Brazillian Fish Stew (Moqueca)
This recipe is for a delicious and easy-to-make Brazilian Fish Stew, also known as Moqueca. It is made with chunks of firm white fish fillets, sautéed onions and garlic, diced tomatoes, coconut milk, and a blend of spices. It is cooked in an Instant Pot pressure cooker for just 5 minutes, making it a quick and easy meal that is perfect for weeknights. The dish is garnished with fresh cilantro and served with rice or crusty bread and lime wedges.
Ingredients
- 1 lb firm white fish fillets such as cod or halibut, cut into chunks
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 green bell pepper chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes roasted diced tomatoes are excellent if you can find them
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 2 limes cut into quartered wedges
Instructions
- Turn on the Instant Pot and press the Sauté button. Add the olive oil and sauté the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Add the bell peppers, paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the Instant Pot and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and coconut milk to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
- Add the fish chunks to the Instant Pot and gently stir to coat with the sauce.
- Close the Instant Pot lid and turn the valve to the sealing position. Press the Manual button and set the timer for 5 minutes on high pressure.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
- Open the Instant Pot lid and stir in the chopped cilantro.
- Serve the Brazilian fish stew hot with rice or crusty bread on the side and lime wedges.
- Enjoy your delicious and easy Instant Pot Brazilian fish stew!