Brazilian Sunshine Moqueca

Brazilian Sunshine Moqueca

60 mins
medium
6 servings

A vibrant and flavorful Brazilian fish stew, perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. This recipe features fresh fish, tropical flavors, and a touch of spice.

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Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1.50 kgFresh Fish Fillets (cod, tilapia, or snapper)(Choose firm white fish for best results.)
  • 5.00 mediumLime Juice(Freshly squeezed for best flavor.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonSea Salt(Adjust to taste.)
  • 2.00 clovesGarlic Cloves(Minced or pressed.)
  • 1.00 teaspoonCumin(Ground cumin.)
  • 1.00 cupPalm Oil/Olive Oil(For cooking.)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Diced.)
  • 1.00 mediumTomato(Diced.)
  • 1.00 mediumBell Pepper (any color)(Diced.)
  • 200.00 mlCoconut Milk(Full-fat for best flavor.)
  • 1.00 cupFresh Cilantro(Chopped.)
  • 1.00 pinchSalt(To taste.)
  • 1.00 pinchBlack Pepper(To taste.)
  • 1.00 mediumTomato Slices(For garnish.)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion Slices(For garnish.)
  • 1.00 mediumBell Pepper Slices(For garnish.)

Instructions

1

Marinate fish in lime juice, salt, garlic, and cumin for 30 minutes.

Estimated time: 30 minutes

2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

3

Add tomato and bell pepper; cook for 2 minutes.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

4

Add fish fillets, distribute evenly, and pour marinade over.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

5

Simmer for 10 minutes.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

6

Stir in coconut milk and cilantro.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

7

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

8

Add tomato, onion, and bell pepper slices.

Estimated time: 1 minutes

9

Cover and simmer for 3 minutes.

Estimated time: 3 minutes

10

Serve hot.

Estimated time: 1 minutes