
30 minutes•Easy•Serves 4•
4.3
Quick Weeknight Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)
A vibrant and creamy Bahian-style fish stew that comes together in under 30 minutes. This kid-friendly version uses coconut milk, mild peppers, and fresh lime for a rich flavor without the spice, making it a perfect one-pot family meal.
Recipe Rating
4.3
(0 ratings)Ingredients
- ●1.5 lbs White fish fillets (Cod, Halibut, or Tilapia), cut into 2-inch chunks
- ●2 Limes, juiced
- ●3 Garlic cloves, minced
- ●2 tbsp Olive oil or Red Palm Oil (Dendê)
- ●1 medium Onion, chopped
- ●2 Bell peppers (red and yellow), sliced into rings or strips
- ●2 large Tomatoes, chopped
- ●1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut milk (full fat)
- ●1/2 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- ●1 tsp Salt
- ●1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1Place the fish chunks in a bowl and season with half of the lime juice, half of the minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Let it sit while you chop the vegetables.
- 2In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3Add the remaining garlic, bell peppers, and tomatoes to the pan. Sauté for another 3 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
- 4Nestle the seasoned fish pieces into the vegetable mixture. Pour the coconut milk over everything.
- 5Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Cover the pan and let it cook for about 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- 6Stir in the remaining lime juice and fresh cilantro just before serving. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- 7Serve hot over steamed white rice.
Recipe Context
This recipe was created with the following context in mind:
Wednesday
dinner
fall
intermediate