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Brazilian Fish Stew

Brazilian Fish Stew

Discover the rich flavors of Brazilian Fish Stew, a comforting dish made with coconut milk, lime, and fresh seafood. Perfect for cozy meals!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g firm white fish Cod, sea bass, haddock, or basa, cut into chunks
  • 225 g mussels or other seafood of your choice
  • 1 juice of 1 lime divided
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp red palm oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 finely chopped onion
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 diced bell pepper
  • 4 plum or fresh tomatoes diced
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 400 ml canned coconut milk
  • 2 tsp piri piri seasoning or substitute with paprika and cumin
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring spoons
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Marinate the seafood with half the lime juice, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat red palm oil in a large pot over medium heat, add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and sauté until soft.
  3. Add diced tomatoes and tomato paste, cooking for about 10 minutes until thickened.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and piri piri seasoning, bring to a boil, then add marinated seafood. Simmer for 5-8 minutes until fish is opaque.
  5. Stir in chopped cilantro and the remaining lime juice, adjusting seasoning as needed.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use the freshest seafood for the best flavor. Don't skip the marinating step; it greatly enhances the taste. For a spicier kick, consider adding chili flakes or hot sauce. Reheat leftovers gently on the stovetop; microwaving may dry out the fish. For storage, keep seafood submerged in the sauce to prevent drying.
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