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Brazilian Fish Moqueca

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PREP TIME
25 min
COOKING TIME
25 min
TOTAL TIME
80 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Brazilian
Brazilian Fish Moqueca
Ingredients
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets sea bass
  • 4 tablespoons lime juice
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons grated onion
  • 3 tablespoons palm oil
  • 1 large onion, cut into rings
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tomatoes, seeded and sliced
  • 1 bunch chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 bunch green onions, chopped
Instructions
1
Begin by thoroughly washing the sea bass under a gentle stream of cold water, then gently pat it dry with paper towels. Next, place the fish in a shallow dish and sprinkle it generously with lime juice, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt. Allow the fish to sit for 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate and tenderize.
2
In a large skillet, heat a generous amount of olive oil over medium heat. Add a small amount of grated onion and cook for just a few seconds, until it starts to soften. Then, add the marinated sea bass and its accompanying flavors to the skillet, and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Stir in a small amount of palm oil and onion rings, followed by water and coconut milk.
3
Simply let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, allowing all the flavors to meld together and blend in harmony. Next, add sliced green bell pepper, red bell pepper, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, and thinly sliced green onions to the skillet. Cover the pan and cook until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have fully combined, taking about 5 minutes to achieve perfection.