Moqueca de Peixe – OvenSource

Ingredients

• 2 pounds firm white fish fillets (such as snapper, grouper, or mahi-mahi), cut into large chunks
• 2 limes, juiced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons dendê oil (palm oil), or olive oil if unavailable
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 3 tomatoes, sliced
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1 tablespoon paprika (optional for color and a slight smoky flavor)
• Hot pepper (such as jalapeño or habanero), sliced thin (optional)