Fish Moqueca
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Fish Moqueca

A tasty and easy-to-prepare Bahian fish moqueca, perfect for a family lunch. This vibrant dish combines fish with colorful bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, coconut milk, and palm oil.

Time 1 h 10 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories ~450 kcal

Preparation

  1. 1
    Step 1

    Season 700 grams of shark or grouper steaks with the juice of 1 lemon, salt, and black pepper to taste.

  2. 2
    Step 2

    Let the fish marinate for 20 minutes in the refrigerator to absorb the flavors.

    Timer · 20 min
  3. 3
    Step 3

    In a large pot, heat 1/2 cup of olive oil over medium heat.

  4. 4
    Step 4

    Sauté 1 large chopped onion and 2 crushed garlic cloves until golden.

  5. 5
    Step 5

    Add 1 chopped green bell pepper and 1 chopped red bell pepper to the pot.

  6. 6
    Step 6

    Add 2 chopped ripe tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes until they soften.

    Timer · 5 min
  7. 7
    Step 7

    Add 1/2 cup of water and cook for another 5 minutes.

    Timer · 5 min
  8. 8
    Step 8

    Arrange the marinated fish steaks over the bed of vegetables in the pot.

  9. 9
    Step 9

    Drizzle the fish with 200 ml of coconut milk and 2 tablespoons of palm oil.

  10. 10
    Step 10

    Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

    Timer · 15 min
  11. 11
    Step 11

    Sprinkle 1 bunch of chopped cilantro over everything.

  12. 12
    Step 12

    Serve the moqueca immediately with white rice.

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