Fish in Coconut Stew Recipe

Name: Fish in Coconut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 3 ripe tomatoes, skinned, seeded, and chopped; 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced; 1 cup canned coconut milk; 1 tbsp tomato paste; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 3/4 lb (800g) firm white fish, such as cod and snapper, cut into large chunks or strips; 3 tbsp palm oil (optional); 1 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 ripe tomato, skinned, seeded, and chopped; 1 small red onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tbsp chopped parsley; 1 tsp hot pepper sauce

Servings: persons

4 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
3 ripe tomatoes, skinned, seeded, and chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
1 cup canned coconut milk
1 tbsp tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 3/4 lb (800g) firm white fish, such as cod and snapper, cut into large chunks or strips
3 tbsp palm oil (optional)
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
1 ripe tomato, skinned, seeded, and chopped
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tsp hot pepper sauce

1
Heat the olive oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
2
Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, until tender but not browned.
3
Add the tomatoes and the peppers.
4
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes, until the vegetables have softened and released their juices.
5
Stir in the coconut milk and tomato paste and return to a boil.
6
Season with salt and pepper.
7
Meanwhile, make the salsa.
8
Mix all the ingredients together and spoon into a serving bowl.
9
Set aside to allow the flavors to blend.
10
Add the fish to the coconut milk mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 minutes, until the fish is opaque throughout.
11
Do not overcook.
12
Stir in the palm oil, if using.
13
Transfer the stew to a heated serving dish and sprinkle with the cilantro.
14
Serve hot, with the salsa passed on the side.
15
Variation:
16
Farofa de Dende: To make this traditional side dish, heat 2 tbsp dende oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
17
Add 1 chopped onion and cook 5 minutes until tender.
18
Add 1/2 cup manioc flour and 15 soaked drained, and finely chopped dried shrimp.
19
Cook, stirring, until the flour is toasted, about 5 minutes.

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* 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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tbsp olive oil, 1 onion, thinly sliced, 3 ripe tomatoes, skinned, seeded, and chopped, 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Fish in Coconut 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!

Fish in Coconut Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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