Bahian-Style Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe) Recipe

Name: Bahian-Style Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sprigs fresh cilantro; 1 medium tomato, quartered; 1 small green pepper, seeded; 1 onion, quartered; Salt and black pepper; 2 pounds haddock or other firm white-fleshed fish; 1/4 cup dried shrimp (available in Brazilian or Asian markets), soaked; 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons dende (palm oil, available in Brazilian markets); Malagueta peppers, (available in Brazilian markets) for serving

Servings: persons

4 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 medium tomato, quartered
1 small green pepper, seeded
1 onion, quartered
Salt and black pepper
2 pounds haddock or other firm white-fleshed fish
1/4 cup dried shrimp (available in Brazilian or Asian markets), soaked
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons dende (palm oil, available in Brazilian markets)
Malagueta peppers, (available in Brazilian markets) for serving

1
In workbowl of a food processor chop cilantro, tomato, green pepper and onion to a coarse paste.
2
Heat paste in a large heavy skillet over low heat for 15 minutes.
3
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4
Add haddock and drained shrimp.
5
Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Add lemon juice, coconut milk and dende and simmer 5 minutes more.
7
Serve, passing Malagueta peppers

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, 1 medium tomato, quartered, 1 small green pepper, seeded, 1 onion, quartered, and more.

Yes, Bahian-Style Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe) 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.

Bahian-Style Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe)

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