Brazilian Seafood Stew Recipes

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MOQUECA (BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW)

Moqueca hails from the state of Bahia in northeastern Brazil, the heart of Afro-Brazilian culture and its rich culinary heritage. Built on the freshest seafood you can find, moqueca delivers a creamy, spicy richness with just a few central ingredients. The dish begins with a base of sautéed garlic, onion, tomatoes and sweet peppers. A fresh chile adds heat that will linger gently, and coconut milk gives the stew body. Red palm oil (azeite de dendê in Portuguese) acts as the glue that holds this dish together. There is no substitute for its characteristic floral, smokelike flavor and vibrant orange sheen. Serve moqueca hot, alongside steamed white rice, farofa de pilão (made from manioc flour toasted in dendê oil), pirão (a creamy porridge made from cooking manioc flour in a fish or meat stock) and lime wedges for a bright finish.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • Use a pair of kitchen scissors to cut along the length of each prawn deep enough to expose and remove the vein. Place the fish chunks in a large bowl and season with 1 teaspoon salt. Squeeze in the juice of 1 lime and toss to coat. Set the prawns and fish aside while preparing the sauce.
  • In a large, shallow Dutch oven or large, deep skillet, melt 2 tablespoons dendê oil over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until softened and fragrant, 1 minute. Add the onion, stir and cook, stirring until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  • Increase the heat to high, add the peppers, tomatoes and chile. Season with salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the peppers are softened and any liquid from the tomatoes is beginning to evaporate, 4 minutes.
  • Pour in the coconut milk, stir and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the liquid thickens and reduces to a creamy sauce, about 10 minutes. Taste, adjust the salt, if necessary, and stir in 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro.
  • Carefully place the prawns in the sauce in a single layer and cook for 2 minutes. Turn the prawns to cook the other sides and add the cod. (Discard any juices in the bowl.) The fish will be partly submerged. Cook until the fish is tender and just cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, drizzle in the remaining 1 tablespoon dendê oil and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro. Slice the remaining lime into wedges. Serve immediately, with steamed rice and lime wedges for squeezing.

6 head-on prawns or large head-on shrimp (about 12 ounces)
12 ounces cod fillet, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
2 limes
3 tablespoons dendê oil (red palm oil; see Note)
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small yellow onion, chopped (1 cup)
8 ounces sweet baby bell peppers or 2 bell peppers, any color, sliced into 1/4-inch strips (2 cups)
1 pound fresh tomatoes, cut in 1-inch-wide wedges (2 1/2 cups)
1 whole hot chile, such as red Scotch bonnet or bird's-eye, pierced all over with the tip of a knife
1 (13.5-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Steamed rice, for serving

CHEF JOHN'S BRAZILIAN FISH STEW

My interpretation of Brazilian seafood stew (or moqueca) uses just fish, so I'm calling it the weeknight version. It's ready to serve in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     South American     Brazilian

Time 32m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19



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Steps:

  • Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook and stir just until onions start to get soft, 3 or 4 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic, paprika, cumin, and cayenne pepper. Continue cooking about 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and add soy sauce. When mixture starts to bubble, let it simmer about 5 minutes.
  • Increase heat to medium-high. Stir in bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, and green onions. Let mixture come back to a simmer. Transfer fish to skillet; stir. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until fish starts to flake, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Add salt, cilantro, and lime juice; stir carefully to avoid breaking up the fish. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 13.3 g, Sodium 599.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

2 cups water
1 cup uncooked white rice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cloves minced garlic
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon ground cumin
cayenne pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 red or yellow bell pepper, halved and thinly sliced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
¼ cup chopped green onion
1 ½ pounds sea bass fillets, cut into chunks
1 pinch salt
¼ cup chopped cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

BRAZILIAN FISH STEW

This super easy but hearty dish is full of flavor and absolutely delicious! It's a simplified version of a common Brazilian dish that I remember from my childhood and it's become a favorite even among my kids and I, even though we don't like fish! This can be made easily on the stovetop or in the slow cooker for a no-fail convenience meal. Use salmon in place of tilapia for a stronger fish flavor. Serve with hot rice or warm tortillas.

Provided by BellevueMama

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Seafood

Time 1h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13



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Steps:

  • Stir together the lime juice, cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Add the tilapia and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 20 minutes, up to 24 hours.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Quickly fry the onions in the oil 1 to 2 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add the bell peppers, tilapia, and diced tomatoes to the pot in succeeding layers. Pour the coconut milk over the mixture. Cover the pot and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the cilantro and continue cooking until the tilapia is completely cooked through, another 5 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6 calories, Carbohydrate 15.6 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 21.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.5 g, Sodium 600.1 mg, Sugar 6.4 g

3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ pounds tilapia fillets, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
4 large bell peppers, sliced
1 (16 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
1 (16 ounce) can coconut milk
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

ELIZABETH'S BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW

A friend of mine sent me this recipe. It has a nice unusual taste, with lots of seafood. We enjoy this on cold winter nights. With some bread and small tossed salad.

Provided by Expat in Holland

Categories     Brazilian

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20



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Steps:

  • Toss together shrimp, scallops, fish ,garlic, lemon juice, 1/2 tsp salt.
  • and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
  • In blender puree canned tomatoes with juices, 1/2 of cilantro, onions, jalapeno and 1/4 c lime juice. Set aside.
  • In a heavy dutch oven, heat oil.Add red and green pepper and red pepper flakes. Saute mixture until softened about 8 minutes.
  • Add remaining cilantro, ginger, cayenne, and remaining salt and cook, stirring for about 1 minute.
  • Add puree tomatoes and bring to boil. Cook low for 15 minutes until sauce thickens. Add tomato paste, stir. Increase heat to medium and add coconut milk. Heat until boiling.
  • Add seafood mixture, with juices to pot and bring to a boil. Cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining cilantro and stir. Add more lime juice, salt, pepper if desired.
  • Serve immediately. May serve over rice. This recipes ingredients blend well over night, refrigerated and is even better flavor next day!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 178.4, Sodium 2016.7, Carbohydrate 26.9, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 11.3, Protein 32.5

1 lb shrimp, peeled and veined
1/4 lb bay scallop
6 ounces white fish fillets, such as cod fillet- cut into pieces
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups tomatoes, with juice or 28 oz.can diced tomatoes
3/4 cup white onion
2 -3 limes, to make 1/4 c juice plus
1/2 cup red pepper, diced
1/2 cup green pepper, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded, diced
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped, divided
2 teaspoons fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
13 1/2 ounces unsweetened coconut milk

BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW

If you are a seafood lover - this is the stew for you. It uses white fish filets (snapper or roughy or your choice) and shrimp in a coconut milk and tomato base. Recipe is from Epicurious.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Stew

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14



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Steps:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and lime juice in a large bowl. Add fish and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; stir to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic and crushed red pepper; saute 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, coconut milk, half of the cilantro and half of the green onions. Add shrimp and fish with marinade. Simmer until shrimp and fish are just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season sew with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with remaining cilantro and green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.5, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 7.4, Cholesterol 195.5, Sodium 639.6, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 23.6, Protein 35.7

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 lbs white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch pieces (such as red snapper, orange roughy)
salt
pepper
1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1 1/2 cups green bell peppers, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
3/4 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1 1/4 lbs medium shrimp, uncooked (peeled and deveined)

BRAZILIAN SEAFOOD STEW

Provided by Margaret Jane Ross

Categories     Fish     Herb     Onion     Pepper     Shellfish     Stew     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Spring     Bon Appétit     Texas

Yield Serves 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 12



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Steps:

  • Whisk 2 tablespoons oil and lime juice in large bowl. Add fish and sprinkle generously with salt and pepper; stir to coat. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, bell peppers, garlic and crushed red pepper; sauté 5 minutes. Mix in tomatoes, coconut milk, half of cilantro and half of green onions. Add shrimp and fish with marinade. Simmer until shrimp and fish are just opaque in center, about 5 minutes. Season stew with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and green onions.

4 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 1/2 pounds white fish fillets (such as red snapper or orange roughy), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers
2 garlic cloves, chopped
3/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
2 cups chopped tomatoes
3/4 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1 1/4 pounds uncooked medium shrimp, peeled, deveined

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