Brazilian Fish Stew (Moqueca de Peixe) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (1 1/2-lb) sea bass or halibut fillet, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
1 1/2 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tbsp olive oil
2 cups finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
3/4 cup minced green onions (about 1 bunch)
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
2 cups chopped tomato (about 2 large)
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
2 (8-oz) bottles clam juice
1 (14 1/2-oz) can fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth
1 cup light coconut milk
1/4 tsp ground red pepper

Directions:

Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl; toss to coat. Marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, green onions, garlic, and bay leaf; cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Increase heat to medium-high; add tomato, and cook 2 minutes. Add 1/4 cup cilantro, clam juice, and broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Discard bay leaf.
Place one-third of vegetable mixture in a blender, and puree until smooth. Pour pureed vegetable mixture into pan. Repeat procedure with remaining vegetable mixture. Add coconut milk and red pepper to pureed vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; cook 3 minutes. Add fish mixture; cook 3 minutes or until fish is done. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup cilantro.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	621.53 Kcal (2602 kJ)
Calories from fat	336.38 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.38g	58%
Cholesterol	96.75mg	32%
Sodium	1601.03mg	67%
Potassium	753.26mg	16%
Total Carbs	48.59g	16%
Sugars	8.64g	35%
Dietary Fiber	4.73g	19%
Protein	25.52g	51%
Vitamin C	83.7mg	140%
Vitamin A	1.6mg	53%
Iron	29.1mg	161%
Calcium	87.4mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.84 Kcal (556 kJ)
Calories from fat	71.9 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.99g	58%
Cholesterol	20.68mg	32%
Sodium	342.2mg	67%
Potassium	161mg	16%
Total Carbs	10.39g	16%
Sugars	1.85g	35%
Dietary Fiber	1.01g	19%
Protein	5.46g	51%
Vitamin C	17.9mg	140%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	53%
Iron	6.2mg	161%
Calcium	18.7mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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