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Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Prep20 minCook25 minTotal45 minDifficultyEasy
Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Fish

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
511.1
total 2044.4
Protein
40.1 g
total 160.3 g
Carbs
18.5 g
total 74 g
Fat
33 g
total 131.8 g

Estimated · based on 12 of 14 ingredients

Nutrition data: USDA FoodData Central

A vibrant Bahian fish stew simmered in coconut milk and dende oil with peppers and lime, fragrant and comforting.

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Method

  1. 1
    • cod fillet 800 g
    • lime 2
    • garlic 3
    • salt to taste
    • black pepper to taste

    Marinate the cod — Toss the cod with lime juice, garlic, salt, and black pepper, and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2
    • onion 1
    • tomato 3

    Layer the vegetables — In a wide pot, layer the onion, bell peppers, and tomato slices over low heat without stirring too much.

  3. 3
    • cod fillet 800 g
    • coconut milk 4 dl
    • dende oil 3 tbsp
    • paprika 1 tsp

    Add cod and coconut milk — Nestle the marinated cod on top, then pour over the coconut milk and dende oil. Sprinkle with paprika and sliced chili.

  4. 4

    Simmer the fish stew — Cover and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the sauce is fragrant.

  5. 5
    • fresh cilantro 4 tbsp

    Garnish with cilantro — Scatter with fresh cilantro and serve hot with white rice.

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