Another Brazilian Fish Stew Recipe

Name: Another Brazilian Fish Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 12 lbs halibut fillets, boneless (or cod); 12 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, diced, undrained; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 1 large jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced; ¼ cup fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon sweet paprika; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cups fish stock (or water)

Servings: persons

2 12 lbs halibut fillets, boneless (or cod)
12 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium onions, peeled and chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, diced, undrained
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded, and chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
1 medium green bell pepper, seeded and diced
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
salt and pepper, to taste
2 cups fish stock (or water)

1
Cut the fillets into bite-size pieces.
2
Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise.
3
Set aside.
4
In a Dutch oven or heavy soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat and saute chopped onion for a few minutes, until it starts to soften.
5
Add garlic and saute 1 minute.
6
Add the tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, bell peppers, lime juice, paprika, salt and pepper and fish stock.
7
Bring to a boil.
8
Lower heat and simmer 10 minutes.
9
Add fish.
10
Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until fish is almost cooked through.
11
Add Shrimp and simmer until shrimp turns pink.
12
Serve immediately.
13
(if serving with rice, spoon some hot rice into a bowl and ladle stew over it.
14
).

1625

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

335

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 12 lbs halibut fillets, boneless (or cod), 12 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled, deveined and tails removed, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Another Brazilian Fish Stew falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Another Brazilian Fish Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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