Fish Stew with Coconut (Moqueca) Recipe

Name: Fish Stew with Coconut (Moqueca)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs white fish steaks, cut into 6 portions (leave skin on so it doesn't break up whilst cooking); 2 tablespoons lime juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 clove garlic; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 cup water; ½ cup coconut milk; 1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce; 3 tablespoons parsley

Servings: persons

2 lbs white fish steaks, cut into 6 portions (leave skin on so it doesn't break up whilst cooking)
2 tablespoons lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup water
½ cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
3 tablespoons parsley

1
Combine fish with lime juice and salt in a bowl.
2
leave to marinate while you continue.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large fry pan and add the onion and garlic.
4
Cook until softened.
5
Add the marinated fish, tomato paste, water and simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat, or unti the fish is cooked through.
6
Add in the coconut milk, pepper sauce, parsley and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
7
Serve over white rice.

720

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs white fish steaks, cut into 6 portions (leave skin on so it doesn't break up whilst cooking), 2 tablespoons lime juice, ½ teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Fish Stew with Coconut (Moqueca) 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.

Fish Stew with Coconut (Moqueca)

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