Moqueca De Peixe, A Brazilian Fish Stew

Ingredients

Yields 6 servings (serving size: 1 ½ cups)
  • 1/3-cup fresh limejuice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (1 ½ -pounds) sea bass or halibut fillet, cut into 1/2-inch wide strips
  • 1 ½ pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 2 tablespoons 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)
  • ½ cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
  • 2 (8-ounce) bottles clam juice
  • 1 (14 ½ -ounce) can chicken broth
  • 1-cup coconut milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground red pepper

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