Name: Brazilian Moqueca
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) firm white fish fillets (like cod, halibut or sea bass), cut into 2-inch pieces; 1/2 lb (225g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 3 tablespoons lime juice, freshly squeezed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons palm oil (dendê oil) or additional olive oil; 1 14-ounce (400ml) can coconut milk; 1 14-ounce (400g) can diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Marinate the seafood

In a large bowl, combine the fish pieces and shrimp with lime juice, 1 minced garlic clove, salt and pepper. Toss gently to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes while preparing other ingredients.
Prepare the base

Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onions and remaining garlic, cooking until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and continue cooking for another 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Build the stew

Stir in the diced tomatoes, paprika, and cumin. Cook for 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend. Add the palm oil (dendê) or additional olive oil and stir to incorporate.
Add the seafood

Arrange the marinated fish and shrimp over the vegetable mixture in a single layer. Pour the coconut milk evenly over the seafood. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium-low heat.
Simmer gently

Cover the pot and simmer for 15 minutes or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork and the shrimp are pink and cooked through. Avoid stirring to keep the fish pieces intact.
Finish and serve

Sprinkle the chopped cilantro over the stew. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot in bowls with white rice on the side and additional lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Brazilian Moqueca

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