Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe)
A simple Bahian-style fish stew features tender fish, onions, peppers, and spices, offering a delicious and easy-to-prepare meal.
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Instructions
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Cut fish into bite-size pieces; marinate for 1-4 hours in a zip-top bag with lime juice, salt, pepper, and garlic.
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Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large sauté pan, then layer half of the peppers, tomatoes, and onions on the bottom.
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Place the marinated fish and its liquid over the vegetables.
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Layer remaining peppers, onions, and tomatoes on top, then sprinkle with green onions and half of the cilantro.
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Whisk paprika and chile pepper into coconut milk, then pour over the contents of the pan.
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Drizzle palm oil over the vegetables.
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Bring the stew to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes; remove cover and continue simmering for 25 minutes until vegetables are tender, seasoning with salt and pepper.
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Garnish with remaining cilantro and serve with rice, toasted manioc meal, and fried plantains.