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Brazilian Fish Stew with Creamy Coconut Milk

Savory Brazilian Fish Stew with Creamy Coconut Milk Delight

This Easy Brazilian Fish Stew with Creamy Coconut Milk is a comforting dish that highlights tropical flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Brazilian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 pound white fish (cod or tilapia) cut into pieces
  • 1 can (14 ounces) canned tomatoes diced or crushed
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat recommended
  • 1 cup broth vegetable or chicken
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 pinch cayenne or to taste
  • 1 lime lime juiced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro fresh, for garnish

Equipment

  • deep skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add 1 chopped onion and sauté for 3 minutes until translucent. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 diced bell pepper, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in a 14-ounce can of diced tomatoes, 1 cup of coconut milk, and 1 cup of vegetable or chicken broth. Add 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, a pinch of cayenne, and season with salt. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 5 minutes.
  3. Nestle 1 pound of cut white fish into the broth, cover, and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes, until the fish is opaque.
  4. Squeeze the juice of 1 fresh lime into the stew, stir gently, and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This stew is versatile; you can swap proteins as desired. Always adjust seasonings to your taste.

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