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Brazilian Fish Prawn Seafood Stew Moqueca

Moqueca is a traditional Brazilian seafood dish that's bursting with flavor. Fresh fish fillets and shrimp are simmered in a sauce made with diced tomatoes, peppers, onions, and coconut milk, seasoned with palm oil and fresh cilantro. This hearty and vibrant recipe brings a taste of Brazil to your table.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 1 kg of white fish fillets (eg. cod, hake sea bass) Added to
  • 500 g of peeled prawns Added to
  • 1 diced onion Added to
  • 2 cloves of minced garlic Added to
  • 2 diced bell peppers (one red, one green) Added to
  • 3 diced tomatoes Added to
  • 1 can of coconut milk Added to
  • 2 tbls of palm oil Added to
  • Juice of one lime Added to
  • Bunch of chopped cilantro Added to
  • salt and pepper to taste Added to
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Directions

60 min.
1. Step

Season the fish fillets and prawns with salt, pepper and lime juice. Set aside.

2. Step

In a large pan, heat the palm oil over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until soft.

3. Step

Add the diced tomatoes to the pan and cook until softened.

4. Step

Lay the fish fillets on top of the vegetables in pan. Pour the coconut milk over the fish and vegetables.

5. Step

Cover the pan and let it simmer for about 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.

6. Step

Add the prawns to the pan and simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes until the prawns are cooked.

7. Step

Check for seasoning and adjust if necessary.

8. Step

Top the moqueca with chopped cilantro just before serving.

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