Looking for a delicious seafood dish to impress your guests?
Moqueca de Peixe
Ingredients:
- 500g white fish fillets (like cod or snapper)
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Steps:
1. In a large bowl, season the fish fillets with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
3. Stir in the bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir until the mixture is well combined.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Gently add the seasoned fish fillets to the pot. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins
Calories: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Suggested Pairings:
Serve with steamed rice or a side of quinoa for a complete meal. Pair with a fresh green salad for added crunch!
#moqueca #seafoodrecipes #comfortfood
Moqueca de Peixe
Ingredients:
- 500g white fish fillets (like cod or snapper)
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Steps:
1. In a large bowl, season the fish fillets with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
3. Stir in the bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir until the mixture is well combined.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Gently add the seasoned fish fillets to the pot. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins
Calories: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Suggested Pairings:
Serve with steamed rice or a side of quinoa for a complete meal. Pair with a fresh green salad for added crunch!
#moqueca #seafoodrecipes #comfortfood
Looking for a delicious seafood dish to impress your guests?
Moqueca de Peixe
Ingredients:
- 500g white fish fillets (like cod or snapper)
- 1 can (400ml) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Preparation Steps:
1. In a large bowl, season the fish fillets with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside for 15 minutes.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, and sauté until softened.
3. Stir in the bell peppers and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and stir until the mixture is well combined.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a simmer.
6. Gently add the seasoned fish fillets to the pot. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Prep Time: 15 mins | Cooking Time: 30 mins | Total Time: 45 mins
Calories: 350 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings
Suggested Pairings:
Serve with steamed rice or a side of quinoa for a complete meal. Pair with a fresh green salad for added crunch!
#moqueca #seafoodrecipes #comfortfood
