Moqueca Baiana (Seafood Stew)

Ingredients

• 1 lb Firm White Fish (cod, snapper)
• 1 lb Shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp Lime Juice
• 1 large Red Bell Pepper, sliced
• 1 large Yellow Bell Pepper, sliced
• 1 medium Onion, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 28 oz can Diced Tomatoes
• 1 13.5 oz can Coconut Milk
• 2 tbsp Palm Oil (Dendê Oil)
• 1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper

Instructions

1. 1Marinate the fish and shrimp with lime juice, salt, and pepper for 15 minutes.
2. 2In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat palm oil over medium heat.
3. 3Add the onion, garlic, and bell peppers and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
4. 4Add the diced tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
5. 5Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
6. 6Gently add the marinated fish and shrimp to the pot.
7. 7Cover and cook until the seafood is cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
8. 8Stir in the chopped cilantro.
9. 9Serve hot with white rice.

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