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Moqueca de Peixe

A traditional Brazilian fish stew simmered with coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers, and fresh herbs. Rich and fragrant, it delivers tender fish with bold tropical flavor.

40 minMediumServes 4410 cal/serving

BrazilianDinnerStovetopPescatarianHigh ProteinLow CarbHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs white fish fillets, cubed
  • 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp dendê oil
  • 1 yellow onion, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, sliced
  • 1.5 cups full-fat coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Toss 2 lbs cubed white fish fillets with 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl, then marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp dendê oil in a wide Dutch oven over medium heat.

  3. 3

    Layer half of the 1 sliced yellow onion, 1 sliced red bell pepper, and 2 sliced tomatoes on the bottom of the pot.

  4. 4

    Arrange the marinated fish over the vegetables in a single layer, then top with the remaining onion, bell pepper, and tomatoes.

  5. 5

    Pour 1.5 cups full-fat coconut milk over the layers, cover, and simmer on medium-low for 15 minutes until fish reaches an internal temperature of 145°F.

  6. 6

    Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot.

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Questions

What is Moqueca de Peixe?

A traditional Brazilian fish stew simmered with coconut milk, dendê oil, bell peppers, and fresh herbs. Rich and fragrant, it delivers tender fish with bold tropical flavor. This reference files it under Brazilian dinner: made on the stovetop, rated medium and about 40 minutes start to finish.

What internal temperature should Moqueca de Peixe reach?

For Moqueca de Peixe, the target internal temperature is 145 F (about 65 C), given in step 5. A probe thermometer removes the guesswork.

How long should Moqueca de Peixe marinate?

Step 1 reads: "Toss 2 lbs cubed white fish fillets with 3 tbsp fresh lime juice, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp salt in a bowl, then marinate for 15 minutes." Follow the time in step 1. Shorter still seasons the surface. Much longer is not better with acidic marinades, which turn the outside of meat or fish mushy.

What can I use instead of coconut milk in Moqueca de Peixe?

The entry for Moqueca de Peixe calls for 1.5 cups full-fat coconut milk. In its place: Heavy cream or evaporated milk gives the same body without the coconut flavor. To stay dairy-free, blend soaked cashews with water until smooth.

How many calories are in Moqueca de Peixe?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 410 calories, with 32 g protein, 12 g carbohydrate and 26 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 650 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

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