Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

This fish stew, called moqueca, is a very typical, traditional Brazilian dish that originated in the Northeast. The palm oil gives it its distinctive flavor. Serve hot with white rice or coconut rice.

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 50 mins
• Calories: 454 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups water
• salt to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• 3 tablespoons grated onion
• ½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• ½ bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 large onion, cut into rings
• 4 tablespoons lime juice
• 4 (4 ounce) fillets sea bass
• 1 bunch Chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 tablespoons palm oil
• 2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse sea bass under running cold water; pat dry. Place in a shallow dish and season with lime juice, garlic, and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grated onion and cook for a few seconds. Add fish and marinade to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in palm oil and onion rings, followed by water and coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions; cover and cook until vegetables are soft and flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.