BAHIAN-STYLE FISH STEW (MOQUECA DE PEIXE)

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Provided by Food Network

Time 42m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 sprigs fresh cilantro
1 medium tomato, quartered
1 small green pepper, seeded
1 onion, quartered
Salt and black pepper
2 pounds haddock or other firm white-fleshed fish
1/4 cup dried shrimp (available in Brazilian or Asian markets), soaked
4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup coconut milk
2 tablespoons dende (palm oil, available in Brazilian markets)
Malagueta peppers, (available in Brazilian markets) for serving

Steps:

  • In workbowl of a food processor chop cilantro, tomato, green pepper and onion to a coarse paste. Heat paste in a large heavy skillet over low heat for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add haddock and drained shrimp. Cover and simmer 5 to 7 minutes. Add lemon juice, coconut milk and dende and simmer 5 minutes more. Serve, passing Malagueta peppers;

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