How to Make Chef John's Brazilian Fish Stew - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Chef John's kitchen, where we're bringing the vibrant flavors of Brazil to your table with this delicious Brazilian Fish Stew recipe. This stew, also known as Moqueca, is a traditional dish from the northeastern region of Brazil and is bursting with bold flavors and hearty ingredients.

Moqueca is a dish that has been enjoyed by generations of Brazilians and is a symbol of the country's diverse culinary heritage. The combination of fresh seafood, creamy coconut milk, and a m...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup uncooked white rice
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, halved and thinly sliced
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 1 ½ pounds sea bass fillets, cut into chunks
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 12 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 32 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir just until onions start to get soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and add soy sauce. When mixture starts to bubble, let it simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and green onions. Let mixture come back to a simmer. Transfer fish to skillet; stir. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until fish starts to flake, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add salt, cilantro, and lime juice; stir carefully to avoid breaking up the fish. Serve with rice.
  • Nutrition

    399 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 47mg
    • Sodium: 600mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 26g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 56mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 657mg