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
- 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 590.88 kcal High
- Protein 11.72 g Good Source
- Carbs 59.75 g Moderate
- Total Fat 32.58 g High
- Saturated Fat 9.19 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 19.42 mg Moderate
- Sodium 527.27 mg High
- Fiber 3.56 g Moderate
- Sugar 17.87 g High
- Added Sugar 3.85 g Moderate
- Calcium 448.39 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source
- Potassium 506.76 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 133.13 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 83.66 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 4.65 mcg Good Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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 590.88 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 590.88 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.
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