Brazilian Fish Stew Moqueca Baiana Taste of Bahia - Seafood…

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs (680g) firm white fish fillets (such as cod, sea bass, or mahi-mahi), cut into 2-inch (5cm) pieces
• 1 tbsp (15ml) lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1 tsp (5g) sea salt
• 1/2 tsp (2.5g) black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup/150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tbsp/15g)
• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (about 1 cup/150g)
• 1 yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (about 1 cup/150g)
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced (about 1 cup/150g)
• 1 scotch bonnet pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely minced (use sparingly according to heat preference - 1/4-1/2 pepper)
• 1 (14.5 oz/411g) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (13.5 oz/400ml) can full-fat coconut milk
• 2 tbsp (30ml) dendê oil (palm oil)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) fish stock or vegetable broth
• 1/4 cup (15g) chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
• 1 tbsp (7g) chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Cooked white rice, for serving
• Lime wedges, for serving
• Hot sauce (optional), for serving