Brazilian Fish Stew Recipe
This Brazilian Fish Stew Recipe brings coastal flavors to your kitchen. Known as Moqueca, this traditional dish combines fresh fish with coconut milk and vibrant spices.
Equipment
- Large heavy-bottomed pot or clay panela
- Sharp filleting knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 2 lbs white fish fillets cubed
- 1 can coconut milk 14 oz
- 2 tbsp dendê palm oil
- 1 large onion sliced
- 3 tomatoes chopped
- 1 bell pepper sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 limes juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Season fish cubes with lime juice and salt.
- Let fish marinate for fifteen minutes.
- Heat dendê oil in your pot.
- Sauté onions until they become translucent.
- Add garlic and cook one minute more.
- Stir in tomatoes and bell peppers.
- Cook vegetables until they start softening.
- Pour coconut milk into the pot.
- Bring mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add seasoned fish to the stew.
- Cook fish for eight to ten minutes.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Use firm white fish like snapper or cod
- Don't overcook fish to prevent it falling apart
- Dendê oil gives authentic flavor but olive oil works
- Add shrimp for extra protein and taste
- Serve immediately while hot for best results