Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Description

This is a traditional Bahian recipe from Northeastern Brazil. Serve with white rice.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds sea bass fillets, cut into large pieces
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons palm oil
• 3 large tomatoes, diced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups coconut milk
• 1 pound raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (Optional)

Prep Time: 45 mins

Cook Time: 17 mins

Total Time: 1 hr 32 mins

Servings: 8