MOQUECA (BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW)
Moqueca hails from the state of Bahia in northeastern Brazil, the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture and its rich culinary heritage. Built on the freshest seafood you can find, moqueca delivers a creamy, spicy richness with just a few central ingredients. The dish begins with a base of sautéed garlic, onion, tomatoes and sweet peppers. A fresh chile adds heat that will linger gently, and coconut milk gives the stew body. Red palm oil (azeite de dendê in Portuguese) acts as the glue that holds this dish together. There is no substitute for its characteristic floral, smokelike flavor and vibrant orange sheen. Serve moqueca hot, alongside steamed white rice, farofa de pilão (made from manioc flour toasted in dendê oil), pirão (a creamy porridge made from cooking manioc flour in a fish or meat stock) and lime wedges for a bright finish.
Provided by Yewande Komolafe
Categories dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Use a pair of kitchen scissors to cut along the length of each prawn deep enough to expose and remove the vein. Place the fish chunks in a large bowl and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and toss to coat. Set the prawns and fish aside while preparing the sauce.
- In a large, shallow Dutch oven or large, deep skillet, melt 2 tablespoons dendê oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, 1 minute. Add the onion, stir and cook, stirring until translucent, about 2 minutes.
- Increase the heat to high, add the peppers, tomatoes and chile. Season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the peppers are softened and any liquid from the tomatoes is beginning to evaporate, 4 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk, stir and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid thickens and reduces to a creamy sauce, about 10 minutes. Taste, adjust the salt, if necessary, and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
- Carefully place the prawns in the sauce in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the prawns to cook the other sides and add the cod. (Discard any juices in the bowl.) The fish will be partly submerged. Cook until the fish is tender and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, drizzle in the remaining 1 tablespoon dendê oil and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Slice the remaining lime into wedges. Serve immediately, with steamed rice and lime wedges for squeezing.
BRAZILIAN SHRIMP STEW
Steps:
- Toss shrimp with black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic, and lemon juice and marinate, covered and chilled, 20 minutes.
- Purée tomatoes with juice in a blender until smooth.
- Cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderately low heat, stirring, until softened, 8 to 10 minutes. Add cayenne, 1 tablespoon cilantro, and remaining teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add tomato purée and simmer briskly, stirring, until mixture is very thick, about 15 minutes. Stir in coconut milk and bring to a boil, then add shrimp mixture and cook, stirring, until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in dendê oil and remaining 4 tablespoons cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- Available at Brazilian and West African markets and Kalustyan's (800-352-3451).
BRAZILIAN FISH STEW WITH COCONUT CREAM
Traditionally called Vatapa, this Brazilian fish stew is good over cooked rice. Dried shimp can be purchase at chinese or spanish markets or in the international foods section of larger supermarkets. The stew can also be made with mussels or other shellfish... try your own favorite combination.
Provided by rsarahl
Categories Stew
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Saute onion, garlic, peppers and bay leaf in 1 tablespoons oil.
- Add the water, fish, and shrimp.
- Simmer for 15 minutes or until done.
- Remove skin and bones, break up fish and shrimps, and strain broth.
- Simmer ground nuts and dried shrimp in coconut milk for 15 minutes, then strain.
- Add the fish broth and salt to taste.
- Bring to a boil, and add manioc to make a fairly thick mush.
- Cook for 30 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add fish, shrimp and 2 tablespoons oil.
- Make coconut cream pudding thickening the coconut cream with corn starch, adding salt to taste, and putting aside to cool.
- Serve stew with a"slice" or spoon of the coconut cream pudding.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1136.2, Fat 94.7, SaturatedFat 69, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 712.6, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 40.8, Protein 25.2
BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW
Steps:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and lime juice in large bowl. Add fish and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; stir to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic and crushed red pepper; sauté 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, coconut milk, half of cilantro and half of green onions. Add shrimp and fish with marinade. Simmer until shrimp and fish are just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season stew with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and green onions.
BAHIA-STYLE MOQUECA PRAWN STEW
A Brazilian-inspired seafood casserole with creamy coconut sauce, coriander garnish and plenty of sunshine spice
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Main course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the prawns in a bowl with 2 tbsp of the lime juice, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of the chopped garlic. Chill for 1 hr.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan. Add the spring onion and onion and fry for 5 mins, then add the red pepper, chilli flakes, paprika and remaining garlic.
- Pour in the tomatoes, coconut milk and a little salt. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 10 mins. Add the prawns, all the marinade and remaining lime juice. Gently simmer until the prawns turn white, about 3 mins. Serve with the fresh coriander and rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 398 calories, Fat 28 grams fat, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 23 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
BRAZILIAN SHRIMP STEW
Make and share this Brazilian Shrimp Stew recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MarraMamba
Categories Brazilian
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Toss shrimp with garlic, 1/2 tsp salt and pepper and lemonjuice, chill for 20 minutes marinating time.
- Puree tomatoes with juice in a blender til smooth.
- cook onion and bell pepper in olive oil over moderately low heat.about 8-10 minutes. Add cayenne, tbs cilantro, remaining salt cook stirring one minute.
- Add tomato puree and simmer for about 15 minutes, until mixture is very thick.
- Stir in coconut oil and then bring to a boil, add shrimp mixture and cook 3 to 5 minutes until pink.
- Stir in dende oil and remaining cilantro. Season to taste.
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- Zest 1 of the limes right into the coconut sugar and rub it in with your fingers. Zest the second lime and set zest aside. Toss shrimp with 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, garlic, the entire lime juice and marinate, covered and chilled, 20 to 30 minutes. Purée canned tomatoes with juice in a blender until smooth.
- Heat the oil and fry the onion for 3 minutes, then add chili, and chili flakes and fry for another minute. Add the diced bell pepper and then the coconut milk and pureed tomatoes. Stir in 1 tbsps of the sugar or sweetener and let simmer, stirring once in a while until mixture is thickening up about 15 minutes. Now add the spring onions, the shrimp marinade (try to get the garlic pieces in there too. Stir and season to taste. Simmer a couple of minutes, then add lime zest and shrimp. You might need more of the lime scented sweetener or salt to balance out the acidity.
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