Description
Brazilian Moqueca is a flavorful seafood dish made with fish, shrimp, and a rich coconut milk sauce, perfect for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 pound white fish fillets (such as cod or tilapia), cut into chunks
- 1 cup shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and sliced bell pepper, cooking for another 3-4 minutes until the peppers soften.
- Add the paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper, stirring well to combine. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and diced tomatoes, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the fish chunks and shrimp to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the sauce. Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and the shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the fish and shrimp with firm tofu and add more vegetables like zucchini and carrots.
- Serve the moqueca over cooked rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg