Keto Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca)
Ingredients
- 1 – 1 1/2 lbs White Fish (Basa, Cod, Halibut etc)
- 1-2 Limes Juiced, to marinate the fish.
- 3 tbsp Coconut Oil Or olive oil, canola oil etc.
- 3 Garlic Cloves Minced.
- 100 grams White or Yellow Onion Diced.
- 100 grams Carrot Diced.
- 150 grams Red Bell Pepper Diced, about 1 cup.
- 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 1 tbsp Paprika
- 1/8 tsp Red Pepper Flakes
- 275 grams Tomato Diced, about 1.5 cups.
- 1 cup Chicken or Fish Broth Optional, add 1 extra cup of broth if you want this to be more of a soup consistency. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- 1 Lemon Juiced.
- 1 Can Coconut Milk, 398 ml
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro, Parsley or Green Onion
- Salt To Taste.
- Pepper To Taste.
Instructions
- In a large pot heat oil over medium heat.
- Meanwhile, cut the fish into 2 inch pieces. Marinate with salt and lime juice while the stew is cooking.
- Sauté diced onions in the pot until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add diced red bell pepper and carrots to the pot and sauté until soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add diced tomatoes and paprika to the pot and cook until tomatoes have softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken or fish stock along with the red pepper flakes, salt and pepper.
- Bring to a boil and allow to simmer for about 15 minutes.
- Add 1 can of coconut milk to the pot and simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Once the flavors for the stew have developed, add the fish and lemon juice to the pot and cook for about 5 minutes (the fish will cook very quickly).
- Turn off the heat and add chopped parsley, cilantro or green onion.
- Serve on it's own or with cauliflower rice.
- Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Information (4 Servings):
- 442 Calories
- 11g Carbohydrates
- 3.1g Fiber
- 33g Fat
- 21.5g Protein