Moqueca (Brazilian Fish Stew)

1

Gather your ingredients.

2

Put the fish into a mixing bowl with the lime juice, half the coriander, half the garlic and a big pinch of salt.

3

Stir to coat and set aside to marinate for at least 15 minutes (the longer the better)

4

Heat the coconut oil in a large lidded casserole dish and add the onion, red pepper and green pepper and cook for 8 minutes or until starting to soften.

5

Stir through the cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper, remaining garlic and cook for a further 2 minutes.

6

Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, coconut milk and chicken stock and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook for 15 minutes.

7

Add the fish and simmer for a further 8 minutes with the lid off until the fish is cooked through.

8

Stir through the remaining coriander and serve with some extra lime wedges and the zest.