Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew)

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This fish stew, called moqueca, is a very typical, traditional Brazilian dish that originated in the Northeast. The palm oil gives it its distinctive flavor. Serve hot with white rice or coconut rice.

Submitted by GraçaRibeiro
Updated on November 21, 2024
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets sea bass

  • 4 tablespoons lime juice

  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed

  • salt to taste

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

  • 3 tablespoons grated onion

  • 3 tablespoons palm oil

  • 1 large onion, cut into rings

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • ½ (14 ounce) can coconut milk

  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced

  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced

  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced

  • 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro

  • ½ bunch green onions, chopped

Directions

  1. Rinse sea bass under running cold water; pat dry. Place in a shallow dish and season with lime juice, garlic, and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add grated onion and cook for a few seconds. Add fish and marinade to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in palm oil and onion rings, followed by water and coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions; cover and cook until vegetables are soft and flavors are well combined, about 5 minutes.

    close up view of Moqueca de Peixe Baiana (Brazilian Fish Stew) in a bowl, served with with rice and limes
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Cook's Note:

You can also use grouper instead of sea bass.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

454 Calories
34g Fat
16g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 454
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 34g 43%
Saturated Fat 16g 82%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 16g 6%
Dietary Fiber 5g 16%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 25g 49%
Vitamin C 90mg 99%
Calcium 82mg 6%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 934mg 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.