Moqueca Brazillian Fish Stew

5 from 1 vote

Enjoy a taste of Brazil with Moqueca, a flavorful fish stew made with coconut milk and spices. Perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.

Course Main Course, Soups

Cuisine Brazillian

Keyword Brazillian fish stew, fish stew, Moqueca fish stew

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 20

Total Time 45

Servings

Calories 435kcal

Cost $35

In a small saucepan, combine ½ teaspoon turmeric and ¼ cup coconut oil. Cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes to make turmeric-flavored oil. Set aside to cool.
½ teaspoon turmeric, ¼ cup coconut oil
Combine ¼ cup lime juice, minced garlic, 1 teaspoon sea salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Add 2 ¼ lbs fish fillets to the seasoned mixture.
3 garlic cloves, 2 ¼ lbs fish fillets (halibut, sole, or bass), ¼ cup lime juice, Sea salt and black pepper to taste
Heat 2 tablespoon cooking fat in a frying pan. Add diced onion and bell pepper, sauté for 3 minutes until onions are translucent. Stir in 4 diced seeded tomatoes and 8 drops of hot sauce. Cook for 4 minutes.
2 tablespoon cooking fat, 1 large onion, 1 bell pepper, 4 tomatoes, 8 drops hot sauce
Place seasoned fish fillets on top of the mixture. Add 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro and scallions. Pour a 14 oz can of coconut milk and the turmeric-flavored oil on top.
2 tablespoon chopped scallions, 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro leaves, 1 can
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the frying pan and cook on low heat for about 20 minutes, shaking the pan occasionally. Stir the liquid around the fish to prevent sticking.