Moqueca De Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Name: Moqueca De Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 (4 ounce) fillets sea bass; 4 tablespoons lime juice; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; salt to taste; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3 tablespoons grated onion; 3 tablespoons palm oil; 1 large onion, cut into rings; 1 1/2 cups water; 1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced; 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped

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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.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 25 min

Cook 25 min

Serves 4

Difficulty Hard

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 4

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 454

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 33.5g 43%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 144mg 6%

Total Carbohydrate 16.3g 6%

Dietary Fiber 4.5g 16%

Total Sugars 6.8g

Protein 24.7g 49%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

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.