Moqueca Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Moqueca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients: 1-1/2 pound White Fish; 2 pieces Limes, Juice Only; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Tablespoons Oil; 2 whole Onions, Diced; 2 whole Bell Peppers, Diced; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 whole Chile Peppers, Minced; 3 cups Tomatoes, Peeled, Seeded And Diced; 2 cups Coconut Milk

Servings: persons

1-1/2 pound White Fish
2 pieces Limes, Juice Only
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Oil
2 whole Onions, Diced
2 whole Bell Peppers, Diced
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 whole Chile Peppers, Minced
3 cups Tomatoes, Peeled, Seeded And Diced
2 cups Coconut Milk

1
Toss the fish, lime juice and salt together in a large bowl and set aside to marinate for about 30 minutes.
2
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and saute until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and chile peppers and saute for another minute more.
3
Stir in the tomatoes and simmer for about 5 more minutes to cook them down.
4
Stir in the coconut milk and the fish with its marinade. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to low. Simmer gently for about 5 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
5
Adjust seasoning and serve alone or over rice.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/2 pound White Fish, 2 pieces Limes, Juice Only, 1 teaspoon Salt, 2 Tablespoons Oil, and more.

Yes, 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.

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