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Moqueca Baiana
A Bahian seafood stew with fish, shrimp, coconut milk, tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, and a little dende oil.
Medium⏱️ 55 min📖 1 min readServes 5~500 kcal🇧🇷 Brazilian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 35 min cook
- #High Protein
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Timeline
Total 55 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking35 min
Ingredients
5 servings
Quick:
For the casserole
- 650 gr White fish fillets
- 300 gr Shrimp
- 400 ml Coconut milk
- 3 adet Tomatoes
- 1 adet Red pepper
- 1 adet Green pepper
- 1 adet Yellow onion
- 3 diş Garlic
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 0.5 demet Cilantro
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Dende oil
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Olive oil
General
- 1.5 çay kaşığı(~7.5 ml) Salt
For serving
- 5 porsiyon Rice pilaf
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the fish fillets into large pieces and rest them with the shrimp, lemon juice, and half of the salt for 10 minutes.
10 min10:00 - 2
Chop the onion, garlic, red pepper, green pepper, and tomatoes.
- 3
Soften the onion and garlic in olive oil for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 4
Add the peppers and tomatoes and cook for 8 minutes, until a juicy sauce forms.
8 min08:00 - 5
Add the coconut milk, dende oil, and remaining salt and boil for 5 minutes.
5 min05:00 - 6
Nestle the fish and shrimp into the sauce and cook for 10 minutes, shaking the pot.
10 min10:00 - 7
Add the cilantro and serve the moqueca over rice pilaf.
💡 Tip: If dende oil is unavailable, use a little olive oil and sweet ground red pepper instead of red palm oil; the color changes, but it is easier at home.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve moqueca over plain rice in a deep plate, with lemon wedges and hot pepper sauce if desired.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Omega-3
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
~500
kcal calories
38
g protein
24
g carbs
28
g fat
Protein 30%Carbs 19%Fat 51%
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Moqueca Baiana make?
This recipe serves 5.How long does Moqueca Baiana take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 35 minutes; 55 minutes in total.Is Moqueca Baiana difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Moqueca Baiana have?
Approximately 500 kcal per serving. Protein: 38g, carbs: 24g, fat: 28g.Which allergens does Moqueca Baiana contain?
This recipe contains Seafood. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Moqueca Baiana belong to?
This recipe belongs to Brazilian cuisine.How many ingredients does Moqueca Baiana need?
This recipe needs 14 ingredients.
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