Brazilian Fish Moqueca (Light)
A coconut‑tomato broth with firm white fish, bell peppers, and cilantro, served with rice.

Total
40 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 250 g White fish fillets
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ½ cup Onion, sliced
- 80 g Red bell pepper, sliced
- 200 g Canned diced tomatoes
- 100 ml Coconut milk
- 1 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- ¼ tsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a pot, sauté onion and bell pepper until soft.
- 2
Add tomatoes and coconut milk, bring to a gentle boil.
- 3
Place fish pieces in the broth, simmer 8‑10 minutes until cooked through.
- 4
Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
380
19% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 540 mg |
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