Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Brazil with this Moqueca Brazilian Fish Stew, a delightful stew that combines fresh fish, coconut milk, and a medley of vegetables for a tropical taste experience.
Ingredients
Fish (firm white fish
e.g.
cod
halibut)
Coconut Milk
Tomatoes (chopped)
Onion (sliced)
Bell Peppers (sliced
various colors)
Garlic (minced)
Dendê Oil (red palm oil)
Lime Juice
Cilantro (chopped)
Malagueta Peppers (or other chili peppers)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the dendê oil over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and garlic, sautéing until the onions are translucent.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Stir in the chopped tomatoes, coconut milk, and lime juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Gently add the fish fillets into the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid. Add malagueta peppers according to your heat preference.
- Cover the pot and let it cook for about 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro just before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, use light coconut milk. If dendê oil is unavailable, coconut oil can be a great substitute. Adjust the amount of malagueta peppers to suit your spice level.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: simmering
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Moqueca, Brazilian fish stew, tropical recipe, seafood stew, coconut milk, healthy dinner