Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)

Name: Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Latin American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons coconut oil; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1/2 yellow onion (diced); 1 jalapeno (diced (seeds removed if too spicy)); 1 red bell pepper (seeds removed and sliced); 1 yellow bell pepper (seeds removed and sliced); 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (add more if preferred); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 pounds cod (or other firm white fish, cut into large 1-2 inch pieces); 2 vine tomatoes (chopped, with their juices (or 1 13 ounce can chopped tomatoes)); 2 cups seafood stock (or vegetable stock); 13 ounce can coconut milk (full fat); 1 lime (zested + lime cut into wedges); 2 green onions (chopped, for garnish); 1 garlic clove (finely chopped); 1 cup jasmine rice (washed and rinsed); 2 cups vegetable stock; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:20min

An impressive and easy Brazilian fish stew, moqueca can use any fish that's available and is flavored with coconut milk, peppers and bright lime zest.

Updated at: Fri, 12 Jun 2026 00:05:53 GMT