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Fish Moqueca

Fish Moqueca

Brazil · 4 servings · Prep 20 min · Cooking 30 min · Medium

A Brazilian white fish stew with coconut milk, peppers, tomato and lime.

Ingredients

  • Cod fillets600 g
  • Coconut milk400 ml
  • Red pepper150 g
  • Yellow pepper150 g
  • Tomatoes250 g
  • Onion120 g
  • Garlic6 g
  • Lime juice30 ml
  • Fresh coriander10 g
  • Sweet paprika3 g
  • Vegetable oil30 ml
  • Fine salt6 g

Allergens

Fish
May contain traces of: Crustaceans, Molluscs.

Method

  1. Cut the fish into chunks, season with lime juice, minced garlic and half of the salt; leave to marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat the oil in a large casserole dish and sauté the onion and sliced peppers for 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add the sliced tomatoes and the paprika.
  4. Place the fish on top of the vegetables and pour over the coconut milk.
  5. Cook covered over a medium-low heat for 15 minutes without stirring.
  6. Adjust the seasoning, finish with coriander and serve with white rice.

Nutrition facts (estimate)

Per serving (350 g)Per 100 g
Energy1766 kJ / 422 kcal502 kJ / 120 kcal
Protein31 g8.7 g
Carbohydrates13 g3.8 g
of which sugars6.0 g1.7 g
Fat26 g7.4 g
of which saturates17 g4.8 g
Fibre2.8 g0.8 g
Salt1.5 g0.4 g

AI estimates based on average CREA / USDA data: indicative only, not a substitute for medical or dietitian advice.

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