The eye is instantly drawn to the pristine white halibut nestled in a lively sea of brilliant bell peppers, juicy tomatoes, and aromatic herbs, all swimming in a vibrant yellow-orange coconut broth. A sprinkle of cilantro on top brings an added pop of fresh green. The dish is served in a dark earth-toned bowl that provides a dramatic contrast, making the colors within truly jump.

Low-Carb Brazilian Halibut Moqueca

Name: Low-Carb Brazilian Halibut Moqueca
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: Fresh Halibut, 2 fillets, about 6 oz each; Bell Peppers, 2 1 red and 1 green, thinly sliced; Tomatoes, 2, large diced; Garlic, 2 cloves minced; Onion, 1/2 finely chopped; Lime, 1 zested and juiced; Cilantro, A handful chopped; Coconut Milk, 1 cup; Cayenne Pepper, 1/2 tsp; Paprika, 1 tsp; Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 2 tbsp; Salt, to taste; Black Pepper, to taste freshly ground

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Brazilian

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily Recipe: March 27, 2024

Revel in this modern spin on a traditional Brazilian fish stew. Using lean, protein-rich halibut and a flavorful mix of bell peppers, tomatoes, and herbs, this Low-Carb Brazilian Halibut Moqueca is a tantalizing combination of nourishing and vibrant ingredients.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh halibut - 2 fillets, about 6 oz each
Bell peppers - 2 - 1 red and 1 green, thinly sliced
Tomatoes - 2, large - diced
Garlic - 2 cloves - minced
Onion - 1/2 - finely chopped
Lime - 1 - zested and juiced
Cilantro - A handful - chopped
Coconut milk - 1 cup
Cayenne pepper - 1/2 tsp
Paprika - 1 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Black pepper - to taste - freshly ground

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🌶️🧅

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat and cook the onion, bell peppers, and garlic until softened.
Step 2 - 🌶️🍋🥄

Stir in the cayenne, paprika, lime zest, and lime juice.
Step 3 - 🍅🥥🔥

Add the diced tomatoes and coconut milk to the pan, bringing the mixture to a simmer.
Step 4 - 🐟🥘⏱️

Nestle the halibut fillets into the broth, cover, and let cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fish is cooked through.
Step 5 - 🧂🌑🍽️

Season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6 - 🌿🥘🍴

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.

Additional

Switch up the vegetables based on what's in season or your personal preference. Spring onions, sweet potatoes, eggplants work great as well. For a fun family cooking experience, let older kids help with the chopping and zesting.