Moqueca Baiana

Ingredients

• White fish fillets (e.g., cod, snapper)500g
• Shrimp, peeled and deveined250g
• Coconut milk400ml
• Dendê oil (palm oil)3 tbsp
• Onion, chopped1 large
• Garlic, minced3 cloves
• Red bell pepper, sliced1
• Green bell pepper, sliced1
• Tomatoes, chopped2 medium
• Cilantro, chopped1/2 cup
• Lime juice2 tbsp
• Saltto taste
• Black pepperto taste
• Water1/4 cup

Steps

1. 1

   Season fish and shrimp with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tbsp of dendê oil over medium heat. Sauté onions until softened, about 5 minutes.

3. 3

   Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. 4

   Add bell peppers and tomatoes, cook for another 5 minutes.

5. 5

   Pour in coconut milk and water. Bring to a simmer.

6. 6

   Gently add the fish pieces to the simmering liquid. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the fish is almost cooked through.

7. 7

   Add the shrimp and cook for another 3-5 minutes, until pink and opaque.

8. 8

   Stir in the remaining dendê oil, lime juice, and most of the chopped cilantro. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Simmer for 2 more minutes. Serve hot, garnished with remaining cilantro.