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Moqueca

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Prep time
45 min
Portions
2
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
502 kcal
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Nutrition

Per portion

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502
kcal
Carbs
45g
Protein
33g
Fat
22g
Ingredients

For 2 portions

  • Fish fillet whiteOr: Salmon fresh
    200 g
  • Shrimp fresh
    75 g
  • TomatoesOr: Vine tomatoes
    1 Stk
  • Bell pepper
    1 Stk
  • Onions
    1 Stk
  • Garlic cloves
    1 Stk
  • Lime juice
    1 tbsp
  • Coconut milk
    100 ml
  • Palm oilOr: Olive oil
    1 tbsp
  • Cilantro
    1 bunch
  • Chili pepper
    1 Stk
  • Iodized salt
    ¼ tsp
  • Pepper
    ¼ tsp
  • Rice
    75 g
Method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Cube fish, marinate with lime juice, salt and pepper for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Cook rice according to package instructions.

  3. 3

    Slice tomatoes, cut bell pepper and onion into strips.

  4. 4

    Chop garlic, slice chili into rings.

  5. 5

    Heat palm oil in a clay pot or braising pot.

  6. 6

    Sauté onion and garlic, add bell pepper.

  7. 7

    Layer half of ingredients, fish and shrimp on top, rest over.

  8. 8

    Pour coconut milk over.

  9. 9

    Braise covered 20 minutes, do not stir.

  10. 10

    Serve sprinkled with cilantro and rice.

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