Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Moqueca 

 

Ingredients: fish, garlic, lime, spring onion, red onion, bell pepper, tomato, cilantro, coconut milk, paprika

 

Originally: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/moqueca_-_brazilian_fish_stew/

• 2 lbs fish
• 5 cloves garlic, grated
• 1-1/2 limes (wash and zest, juice)
• 1 bunch spring onion, chopped (separate white and green)
• 1/2 red onion, chopped 
• 1/2 yellow + 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
• 4 plum tomatoes, chopped (or 15 oz can)
• 1 Tbsp paprika (Hungarian sweet)
• Pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 large bunch of cilantro, chopped (1/2 Market Basket bunch) 
• 14 oz can coconut milk, stirred

1. marinate:
• fish
• lime juice/zest
• garlic
• salt + pepper
  
2. cook:
• red onion
• white spring onion
  
3. add:
• bell peppers
• paprika
• red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp salt + lots of pepper
  
4. add:
• tomatoes
• green spring onion
  
5. add cilantro
   
6. when vegetables are softened, scoop out half and layer fish on top of remaining, then cover with scooped out vegetables.
   
7. pour over coconut milk, stir in gently without disturbing fish
   
8. simmer for 20-30 minutes
   
9. serve with white rice and lime wedges.