Brazilian Fish Stew

Ingredients

• 1/4 lb white fish - firm variety
• 1 1/2 tsp lime juice - freshly squeezed
• 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup carrots - diced
• 1/4 red pepper
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/8 jalapeno - finely chopped
• 1/8 onion - diced
• 3/4 tsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• 1/4 cup chicken - or fish stock
• 2 tbsp tomatoes - fresh is best; diced
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• cilantro - optional
• lime wedge - optional

Instructions

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

Nutrition (per serving)