Moqueca

Make Moqueca at home

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb firm white fish fillets (cod, halibut), cut in chunks
• 1 lb shrimp, peeled
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1 onion and 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 3 tomatoes, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons dende (palm) oil or olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• Salt and pepper

How it's made

1. Marinate the fish and shrimp in lime juice, garlic and salt for 20 minutes.
2. Layer the onion, pepper and tomato slices in a wide pot.
3. Add the fish on top, then drizzle with the palm oil.
4. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Cook covered for 10 to 12 minutes, adding the shrimp for the last 4 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with rice and farofa.