Moqueca Baiana (Brazilian Seafood Stew - Dairy-Free)

Ingredients

• about 450 g Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• about 450 g Firm White Fish (cod, snapper), cut into chunks
• 1 large Red Bell Pepper, sliced
• 1 large Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• about 790 g Diced Tomatoes, canned
• about 380 g Coconut Milk, full-fat
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice, fresh
• 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons Palm Oil (or olive oil)
• 1 teaspoon Dendê Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

1. 1Heat palm oil (or olive oil) and dendê oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. 2Add the onion and bell peppers and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. 3Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
4. 4Stir in the diced tomatoes, coconut milk, lime juice, salt, and pepper.
5. 5Bring to a simmer and add the fish and shrimp.
6. 6Cook until the seafood is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
7. 7Stir in the cilantro and serve hot with rice.

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