My Authentic Moqueca Brazilian Fish Stew Recipe So Easy

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (30 ml)
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced (about 1 ½ cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 large tomato, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 limes, juiced
• 1.5 pounds (approx. 680g) firm white fish fillets (such as cod, snapper, or sea bass), cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 pound (approx. 450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 (13.5 oz/400ml) can unsweetened coconut milk (full-fat for the best flavour!)
• 1/4 cup (60ml) fish stock or vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) dendê oil (palm oil)
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional, for a little kick)