Description
Moqueca is a traditional Brazilian fish stew made with white fish, bell peppers, tomatoes, coconut milk, and fresh herbs, simmered to perfection for a rich and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs white fish fillets (such as cod or snapper), cut into chunks
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tbsp palm oil (optional, for authenticity)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the fish with lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Layer the onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes in the pot.
- Add the marinated fish on top of the vegetables.
- Pour the coconut milk over the ingredients and add paprika and chili flakes if using.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for about 20 minutes, until the fish is cooked through and the flavors are well combined.
- Stir in the palm oil (if using) and chopped cilantro just before serving.
- Serve hot with white rice or farofa on the side.
Notes
- For best flavor, use fresh fish and allow time for marination.
- Palm oil adds authentic flavor but can be substituted with more olive oil if unavailable.
- Can also be made with shrimp or a mix of seafood.
- Adjust chili flakes to desired heat level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg