Description
Coconut-Lime Keto Moqueca is a flavorful and healthy dish that combines firm white fish with a creamy coconut milk base, enhanced by fresh lime and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound firm white fish (like cod or halibut), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add the sliced red and green bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, paprika, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another minute to toast the spices.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Add the fish pieces to the skillet, ensuring they are submerged in the coconut milk.
- Cover and simmer for about 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from heat and stir in the lime juice and chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, let the moqueca simmer a little longer before adding the fish.
- You can substitute shrimp or scallops for the fish for a different flavor profile.
- For a spicier kick, add sliced jalapeños or a dash of cayenne pepper to the skillet with the spices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Brazilian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg