Brazilian
Fish Moqueca
Brazilian fish stew with coconut milk, tomatoes, peppers, and lime.
Time45 min
Servings4
Calories—
LevelMedium
Ingredients
- White fish fillet600 g
- Coconut milk400 ml
- Tomatoes3 pcs
- Bell peppers2 pcs
- Onion1 pcs
- Garlic cloves3 cloves
- Lime1 pcs
- Cilantro20 g
- Oil2 tbsp
- Salt1 to taste
Instructions
1
Cut the fish into large pieces, season with salt, and sprinkle with lime juice for 10 minutes.
2
Slice the onion, peppers, and tomatoes.
3
In a deep skillet, sauté the onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
4
Add the peppers and tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Pour in the coconut milk, bring to a gentle simmer, and add the fish.
6
Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the fish is cooked, then finish with cilantro and serve with rice.