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 FISH STEW
"I've gotta tell you, it is a bit on the spicy side, so feel free to reduce the cayenne peppers if you're not a spice lover. With white rice served alongside, this is a complete meal." Emeril Lagasse
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place the fish in a large nonreactive mixing bowl, add the lime juice, and set aside to marinate while you proceed with the recipe.
- Heat a large saute pan over medium- high heat, and add the olive oil. Once it is hot, add the onions and cayenne peppers and saute, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, stock, and 1 teaspoon of the salt, and stir well to incorporate. Bring the mixture to a boil. Season the fish with the remaining teaspoon of salt. Then add the fish (with the lime juice) and the coconut milk. Stir to combine, and bring the liquid to a boil. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook until the flesh of the fish starts to flake, about 10 minutes.
- Remove the cover, sprinkle the cilantro over the fish, and serve accompanied by steamed white rice.
BRAZILIAN FISH STEW
This super easy but hearty dish is full of flavor and absolutely delicious! It's a simplified version of a common Brazilian dish that I remember from my childhood and it's become a favorite even among my kids and I, even though we don't like fish! This can be made easily on the stovetop or in the slow cooker for a no-fail convenience meal. Use salmon in place of tilapia for a stronger fish flavor. Serve with hot rice or warm tortillas.
Provided by BellevueMama
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Seafood
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Stir together the lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the tilapia and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes, up to 24 hours.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Quickly fry the onions in the oil 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add the bell peppers, tilapia, and diced tomatoes to the pot in succeeding layers. Pour the coconut milk over the mixture. Cover the pot and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cilantro and continue cooking until the tilapia is completely cooked through, another 5 to 10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 600.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g
CHEF JOHN'S BRAZILIAN FISH STEW
My interpretation of Brazilian seafood stew (or moqueca) uses just fish, so I'm calling it the weeknight version. It's ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.
Provided by Chef John
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American South American Brazilian
Time 32m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir just until onions start to get soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and add soy sauce. When mixture starts to bubble, let it simmer about 5 minutes.
- Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and green onions. Let mixture come back to a simmer. Transfer fish to skillet; stir. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until fish starts to flake, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add salt, cilantro, and lime juice; stir carefully to avoid breaking up the fish. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 599.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
SEAFOOD STEW
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Place a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons olive oil. Add the onions, fennel, carrots and leeks with a large pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft and slightly caramelized, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the water, wine and tomatoes and stir in the olives and orange peel. Season with salt and pepper, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Increase the heat to medium and add the clams and mussels. Cover the pot and cook for 2 minutes. Season the shrimp and squid with salt and pepper then add them to the pot. Put the lid back on and cook for another 2 minutes. After 2 minutes, stir and continue to cook in 2-minute increments until all the seafood is cooked through and the clams and mussels have opened up, about 4 more minutes. Remove the orange peels and discard.
- To serve, ladle into bowls, being sure to get an even mix of seafood. Sprinkle some parsley and mint on top and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately with crusty grilled bread! (If you like a little heat add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.)
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.
BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW
If you are a seafood lover - this is the stew for you. It uses white fish filets (snapper or roughy or your choice) and shrimp in a coconut milk and tomato base. Recipe is from Epicurious.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Stew
Time 30m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and lime juice in a large bowl. Add fish and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; stir to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic and crushed red pepper; saute 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, coconut milk, half of the cilantro and half of the green onions. Add shrimp and fish with marinade. Simmer until shrimp and fish are just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season sew with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with remaining cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.5, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 195.5, Sodium 639.6, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 23.6, Protein 35.7
ELIZABETH'S BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW
A friend of mine sent me this recipe. It has a nice unusual taste, with lots of seafood. We enjoy this on cold winter nights. With some bread and small tossed salad.
Provided by Expat in Holland
Categories Brazilian
Time 55m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Toss together shrimp, scallops, fish ,garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt.
- and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
- In blender puree canned tomatoes with juices, 1/2 of cilantro, onions, jalapeno and 1/4 c lime juice. Set aside.
- In a heavy dutch oven, heat oil.Add red and green pepper and red pepper flakes. Saute mixture until softened about 8 minutes.
- Add remaining cilantro, ginger, cayenne, and remaining salt and cook, stirring for about 1 minute.
- Add puree tomatoes and bring to boil. Cook low for 15 minutes until sauce thickens. Add tomato paste, stir. Increase heat to medium and add coconut milk. Heat until boiling.
- Add seafood mixture, with juices to pot and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes.
- Stir in remaining cilantro and stir. Add more lime juice, salt, pepper if desired.
- Serve immediately. May serve over rice. This recipes ingredients blend well over night, refrigerated and is even better flavor next day!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 178.4, Sodium 2016.7, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 11.3, Protein 32.5
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