UXUA's Moqueca (Bahian Seafood Stew with White Fish, Shrimp and Creamy Coconut Broth)
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Serves: 4-6 people
 
Ingredients
  • ngredients:
  • 6 oz medium-sized shrimp
  • 6 oz white (and firm) fish (we like grouper)
  • 24 fluid oz coconut milk
  • ¼ cup manioc flour
  • 2 TBSPs palm oil
  • 1 diced green pepper (mixed with red & yellow pepper)
  • 1 diced tomato
  • 1 diced onion
  • 3 diced red chili
  • Chopped parsley and fresh coriander
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • Salt and pepper
Instructions
  1. Preparation:
  2. Season the fish and shrimp with salt, pepper and a little lemon juice. Set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large pot and then add the onion, tomato and peppers. Add the fish and saute well. Add the coconut milk and simmer for about 3 minutes. Next, add the shrimp, chili, parsley and coriander. Stir gently and cook for around 10 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Serve with white rice, banana farofa and pepper sauce.
Recipe by The Couple's Kitchen at https://thecoupleskitchen.com/trancoso-brazils-best-little-beach-town/