Brazilian Fish Stew

Ingredients:

• 1 lb firm white fish
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 1 red pepper
• 4 cloves garlic
• ½ jalapeno - finely diced
• ½ chopped onion
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 cup chicken (or fish) stock
• ½ cups diced tomatoes (fresh is best)
• 14 ounce can coconut milk
• Cilantro, lime wedge

Directions: 

Cut fish into 2” pieces and toss with lime juice. Add olive oil to a large pan and place over high heat. Add garlic, onion and salt. Stir and cook for 3 min. Turn heat to medium add carrot, pepper, jalapeño and cook 5 min. Add tomato paste, spices, stock, tomatoes and coconut milk. Stir well and place fish in stew and cover. Cook for about 5 min. Serve over rice (optional) and top with cilantro and lime wedge