Moqueca/Brazilian Fish Stew

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Moqueca/Brazilian Fish Stew

You will be surprised how easy it to whip up great tasting recipes with fish. We put together the best fish recipes. Do try it!

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :40 Min

Cook Time : 28 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 8 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 1/2 kg firm fish fillet cut in big cubes


  • 1.5 tbsp pepper - adjust


  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or as per taste


  • 3 cloves garlic finely crushed


  • 2 tbsp palm oil


  • 1.5 tbsp lemon juice


  • 1/2 cup spring onions sliced


  • 1/2 cup red and yellow bell pepper chopped


  • 1 cup tomatoes chopped


  • 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes


  • 1 tbsp sweet paprika


  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro


  • 1.5 cups thick coconut milk

Directions

  • Marinate fish fillet pieces with garlic lemon juice, salt and pepper for 30 minutes
  • Heat oil over medium heat in large pan
  • Add white part of onion. Cook until soft
  • Add bell pepper, paprika and red chilli flakes with salt and pepper
  • Note in case you don't get sweet paprika use regular paprika. Dont add sugar in this dish
  • Add in tomatoes and green spring onions. Cook for 5 minutes. Add cilantro and mix well
  • Use large spoon , remove half of the veggies from the pan
  • Spread remaining over pan evenly
  • Arrange fish pieces over veggies. Now spread reserved veggies over fish
  • Pour coconut milk over the fish and veggies
  • Bring stew to simmer. Reduce heat. Cover and cook for 15 minutes
  • Adjust seasoning if required
  • Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with bread or rice