Moqueca is a traditional Brazilian fish stew from Bahia where sea bass is simmered in coconut milk-based broth with vegetables and cilantro.
Preparation Time
45 mins
Cooking Time
17 mins
Total Time
1 hr 2 mins
Calories
383 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Combine sea bass fillets, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Step 2
Heat palm oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add tomatoes, onion, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, cilantro, green onions, parsley, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add marinated sea bass and coconut milk. Reduce heat to low; cook for 12 minutes. Add shrimp. Continue cooking until sea bass flakes easily with a fork and shrimp is opaque, about 3 minutes more.
Ingredients
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 large onion, chopped
3 cups coconut milk
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 lime, juiced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 large tomatoes, diced
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
2 pounds sea bass fillets, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons palm oil
1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (Optional)
