Moqueca Capixaba
Moqueca Capixaba is a traditional Brazilian seafood stew made with fish, tomatoes, onions, garlic, coriander and coconut milk.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Coconut milk - 400 ml
- Coriander - 1 bunch, chopped
- Red bell pepper - 1, chopped
- Tomatoes - 3, chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onions - 2, thinly sliced
- White fish fillets - 500 grams
Let's Get Started
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions, garlic, tomatoes, and red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 10 minutes.
- Add the fish fillets to the pot and season with salt and pepper.
- Pour the coconut milk over the fish and vegetables. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Cover the pot and let the stew cook for 20 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Stir in the chopped coriander and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve the Moqueca Capixaba hot, with rice on the side if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 13g
- Carbs: 20g
- Protein: 30g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g