A delicious and hearty Brazilian fish stew, also known as Moqueca, that combines fresh fish with coconut milk, tomatoes, and bell peppers for a flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 200 g white fish fillets such as cod or halibut, cut into chunks
- 1 medium bell pepper sliced, any color
- 1 medium tomato sliced
- 200 ml coconut milk
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 handful cilantro chopped, for garnish
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the bell pepper, tomato, and smoked paprika. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the fish chunks to the pan and gently simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice or bread.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 20IUVitamin C: 80mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg