Brazilian Fish Stew

Ingredients

Makes 4 - 5 portions

• 1 kilo mahi mahi white fish
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
• 2 tbsp garlic finely chopped
• 2 red bell pepper chopped
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin ground
• 1 ½ cup tomatoes chopped
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 500 ml water or fish stock
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 can of coconut milk
• 3 tbsp cilantro finely chopped

Method

1. Season fish with salt and pepper

2. In a large pot, heat coconut oil over medium heat

3. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper for a few minutes, until soften

4. Add paprika and cumin and toast for 1 minute

5. Add the tomatoes and cook for about 10 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and quite mushy, add the tomato paste.

6. Add the water or stock bring a boil

7. Add fish simmer for 8 minutes until fish is cooked trough 

8. Add coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes

9. Add cilantro

Serve with basmati rice and your favorite veggies.