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 servings
Cuisine: Brazilian
Ingredients: 2 fillets, about 6 oz each Fresh Halibut; 2 Bell Peppers 1 red and 1 green, thinly sliced; 2, large Tomatoes diced; 2 cloves Garlic minced; 1/2 Onion finely chopped; 1 Lime zested and juiced; A handful Cilantro chopped; 1 cup Coconut Milk; 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tsp Paprika; 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black Pepper freshly ground

Warm, bold and light Brazilian fish stew

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Brazilian

Technique Simmering

Diet Friendly Low-Carb

Daily recipe · March 27, 2024

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.