Brazilian Moqueca Fish Stew

Ingredients

• White Fish Fillet (Cod/Tilapia)

  600 g

  $5.10

• Coconut milk

  1 tin

  $1.50

• Bell pepper

  1 large

  $0.90

• Tomatoes

  2 medium

  $0.55

• Onions

  1 medium

  $0.22

• Garlic

  3 cloves

  $0.04

• Lime

  1

  $0.40

• Olive oil

  2 tbsp

  $0.13

• Paprika

  1 tsp

  $0.11

• Coriander

  1 bunch

  $0.30

• Salt

  1 tsp

  $0.01

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Preparation

1. 1

   Cut the fish fillets into large chunks, season with lime juice, minced garlic, and salt, then set aside to marinate for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   In a wide shallow pan or clay pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

3. 3

   Layer half of the sliced onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes across the bottom of the pan.

4. 4

   Arrange the marinated fish pieces evenly over the vegetables, then cover with the remaining onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes.

5. 5

   Dust with paprika, then pour the coconut milk evenly over the layers.

6. 6

   Cover the pot and simmer gently over medium-low heat for 15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flaky.

7. 7

   Sprinkle with abundant chopped coriander and serve hot with steamed rice.