Soups and stews · South American · 30 min
Brazilian Seafood Stew (Moqueca) with Shrimp, Cod, Bell Pepper & Lime
- 30 min
- 2–6 servings
- 685 kcal / serving
A light, coconut-scented stew with shrimp and cod that comes together quickly. The peppers, tomatoes, and lime brighten the creamy broth for a weeknight meal that feels cozy yet fresh.
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Ingredients
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 1 (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk
- ½ lbcod fillet
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1green bell pepper
- 1lime
- ½ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen
- 1red bell pepper
- 2tomatoes
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- green bell peppers
- limes
- red bell peppers
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, chili-garlic sauce, salt, virgin coconut oil
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Produce
- ½ small bunchcilantro
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1green bell pepper
- 1lime
- 1red bell pepper
- 2tomatoes
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- green bell peppers
- limes
- red bell peppers
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- ½ lbcod fillet
Frozen
- ½ lbraw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen
Pantry & dry goods
- 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 (13.5 fl oz) cancoconut milk
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| chicken or vegetable broth | 8 fl oz | 16 fl oz | 24 fl oz |
| cilantro | ½ small bunch | 1 small bunch | 1 small bunch |
| coconut milk | 1 (13.5 fl oz) can | 2 (13.5 fl oz) cans | 3 (13.5 fl oz) cans |
| cod fillet | ½ lb | 1 lb | 1 ½ lb |
| garlic | 2 cloves | 4 cloves | 6 cloves |
| green bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| lime | 1 | ||
| raw peeled shrimp, fresh or frozen | ½ lb | 1 lb | 1 ½ lb |
| red bell pepper | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| tomatoes | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
| limes | 2 | 3 |
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Directions
- Rinse and dry all fresh produce, then prep the aromatics and peppers: mince garlic and chop the cilantro leaves, and slice the bell peppers and onion.
- In a small bowl, mix the lime zest with mashed garlic, chili-garlic sauce, salt, and pepper to form a marinade.
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw briefly under cold water and pat dry; add them to the marinade along with the cod pieces and gently coat.
- Heat oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, then add the sliced peppers and onion with a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 3 minutes.
- Chop the tomatoes into medium dice and stir them into the pan with the vegetables, then pour in the coconut milk and broth; bring to a boil and simmer until the vegetables are tender, 3–4 minutes.
- Shave the cilantro leaves from the stems and mince them.
- Add the marinated seafood and coconut milk to the pan; return to a simmer and cook until the seafood is just done, about 1 more minute.
- Squeeze the lime juice over the stew and stir in the cilantro; adjust seasoning if needed and remove from heat.
- Ladle the hot stew into bowls and serve immediately.
Two tips
- Prep the cilantro and peppers while the pan heats to speed up the process.
- For leftovers, store in a sealed container and reheat gently; you can serve over rice or with crusty bread to stretch the meal.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 685 kcal
- Protein
- 42 g
- Carbs
- 31 g
- Fat
- 47 g
- Fiber
- 7 g
- Sodium
- 1082 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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