Friday, May 1, 2020

Moqueca de Peixe (Fish Stew)




Moqueca de Peixe (Fish Stew)
6 servings

Ingredients

6-8 white fish fillets (Tilapia, Robalo, Flounder etc)
1 medium onion sliced
3 garlic cloves mince
3 bell peppers any colors sliced
1 medium tomato chopped, seeds and skin removed
½ cup cilantro roughly chopped
1/2 serrano pepper finely chopped, seeds removed
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk (Brazilian or Thai)
1 tablespoon oil of your preference
Salt
Black pepper


Instructions

You will need a large thick skillet with a lid. Heat the oil over medium heat then layer onions and garlic. Cook for one minute. Add bell peppers, tomato, a pinch of salt and pepper. Cover and let it cook for two minutes. Layer the fish fillets on top, sprinkle salt and pepper, add cilantro and serrano. Cover and let it cook for another 2 minutes. Add coconut milk cover and cook for 7-10 minutes or until fish is cooked. Add more salt or pepper to taste.

This dish is great served with rice. 

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