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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