Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew)
Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe brings tender sea bass gently simmered in coconut milk, lime, and dendê oil, creating a rich, aromatic broth. Sweet peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions add freshness and color, balancing the silky sauce. Serve this comforting Brazilian fish stew for a relaxed dinner or a weekend gathering when you want bold, coastal flavors.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 35
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the sea bass under cold running water; pat it dry. Set it in a shallow dish and season with lime juice, garlic, and salt. Marinate for 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the grated onion and cook for a few seconds. Add the fish and the marinade to the skillet and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in the palm oil and the onion rings, then add the water and the coconut milk. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, cilantro, and green onions; cover and cook until the vegetables are soft and the flavors have blended, about 5 minutes.
- Calories 603.35 kcal High 30%
- Protein 12.7 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 60.56 g 22%
- Total Fat 34.07 g High 44%
- Saturated Fat 9.19 g High 46%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.7 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 527.27 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 9.94 g Good Source 36%
- Total Sugars 18.44 g --
- Added Sugars 4.19 g Moderate 8%
- Calcium 264.18 mg Good Source 20%
- Iron 3.16 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 1299.54 mg Good Source 28%
- Vitamin A 285.15 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 92.79 mg Good Source 103%
- Vitamin D 4.19 mcg Good Source 21%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Fish 🐟
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Bahian Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew) is a Brazilian dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 50 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 603.35 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew)?
- It is a Brazilian stew recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew) made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 15 is above.
- What goes well with Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew)?
- Explore these Brazilian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew)?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 603.35 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew) healthy?
- Bahian-Style Moqueca de Peixe (Brazilian Fish Stew) has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 603.35 calories and 12.7 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin C and vitamin D. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 527.27 mg (23% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 9.19 g (46% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.19 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Fish, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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