Tangy. Vibrant. mouth-watering. Quick and easy to prepare. Absolutely delicious. Yes, all these apply to the flavorful seafood stew with coconut milk. the Our taste buds go on a roller coaster ride as we enjoy the stew as a family and chitchat about our day over dinner! I prepare the seafood stew very often through out the year as weeknight dinner. The stew is very similar to Brazilian Moqueca but healthier without the high saturated fat from palm oil.
I must mention a fishy note before moving further. The fish stew calls for fish stock. If you are pinched for time or if you do not want to stink up your house(can you tell how many times I’ve stunk up my kitchen) by simmering fish bones/shrimp shells, you can substitute with chicken stock or just water. You can also look for fish stock/clam juice in the freezer section of seafood counters. If you do decide to stink up your kitchen, boil few cloves and cinnamon and let it simmer a while to fill your house with a warm and inviting aroma instead of fishy odor.
Serve the stew alongside rice or crusty bread and you’ve got a very quick and easy meal on the table. Often, we relish the stew without rice or bread and it is still filling. Enjoy the fruits of the sea in this luscious and heart warming stew.
- 1.5 lb Cod, cut into 2 inch cubes (Other white fish such as Sea Bass, Halibut, Snapper, Tilapia are good substitutes)
- 1 lb shrimp, shelled and deveined
- 2 table spoons lime juice, plus more for seasoning
- 5-6 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons ginger, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 large onion, sliced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped (or sliced)
- 1 medium yellow bell pepper, chopped (or sliced)
- 1 medium orange bell pepper, chopped (or sliced)
- 2 large tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- Salt, according to taste
- 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz/450ml)
- 1.5 cup fish stock
- 1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
- In a large bowl season the seafood with salt, black pepper, lime juice, ginger and half the garlic. Let marinade in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes while you gather and chop the other ingredients.
- In a large pan, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add the onions, remaining garlic and bell pepper. Stir frequently until softened about 3-4 minutes.
- Add half the tomatoes and the seafood and cook about one minute.
- Pour coconut milk, stock, chili flakes and simmer over low-medium heat, covered until seafood is cooked. About 8-10 minutes. Season with salt.
- Add remaining tomatoes. Cook for a minute.
- Garnish with lemon juice and cilantro.
If you make fish stock at home, boil few cloves and cinnamon and let it simmer a while to fill your house with a festive aroma instead of fishy odor.
উপকরন :
১.৫ পাউণ্ড কড মাছ, ২ ইঞ্চি কিউব করে কাটা (অন্যান্য মাছ যেমন সী-ব্যাস, হালিবাট, স্ন্যাপার, বা তেলাপিয়া মাছ দিয়েও করা যায়।)
১ পাউণ্ড চিংড়ি, খোশা ছাড়ানো
২ টেবিল চামচ লেবুর রস
৫-৬টি রসুন কোয়া
৩ টেবিল চামচ আদা, কুচি করে কাটা
১/২ চা চামচ গোল মরিচ গুড়া
২ টেবিল চামচ তেল
১টি বড় পেঁয়াজ, স্লাইস
১টি মাঝারি লাল বেল পেপার, স্লাইস
১টি মাঝারি হলুদ বেল পেপার, স্লাইস
১ মাঝারি কমলা বেল পেপার, স্লাইস
২টি বড় টমেটো, কুচি করে কাটা
লবণ, স্বাদ অনুযায়ী
১ ক্যান নারকেল দুধ (১৩.৫ oz/৪৫০ml)
১.৫ কাপ মাছের স্টক
১ চা চামচ শুকনা মরিচের গুড়া (ঐচ্ছিক)
১/৩ কাপ ধনে পাতা, কুচি করে কাটা
প্রস্তত প্রণালী:
১. লবণ, গোলমরিচ, লেবুর রস, আদা এবং অর্ধেক রসুন দিয়ে একটি বড় বাটিতে সীফুড প্রায় ৩০ মিনিটের জন্য ফ্রিজে মারিনেট করুন।
২. একটি বড় প্যানে, মাঝারি তাপে তেল গরম করুন।
৩. পেঁয়াজ, অবশিষ্ট রসুন এবং বেল পেপার যোগ করুন। ৩-৪ মিনিট ভেজে নিন।
৪. অর্ধেক টমেটো এবং সীফুড যোগ করে প্রায় এক মিনিটের জন্য রান্না করুন।
৫. নারকেল দুধ, স্টক, মরিচের গুড়া দিন। সীফুড রান্না না হওয়া পর্যন্ত ঢেকে অল্প আঁচে ৮-১০ মিনিট রান্না করুন। লবণ দিন।
৬. অবশিষ্ট টমেটো যোগ করুন। আরও এক মিনিটের জন্য রান্না করুন।
৭. লেবুর রস এবং ধনে পাতা দিয়ে চুলা বন্ধ করে দিন।
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Denise Browning@From Brazil To You says
It reminds me moqueca, a spicy Brazilian seafood stew made with coconut milk and vegetables. If we’d not live so far from each other, I’d knock at your door and invite myself to have a bowl of it. 🙂
Lail Hossain says
You are always welcome at my place, Denise. This stew is very similar to moqueca, except this doesn’t use palm oil. Thanks a lot for stopping by.
yummychunklet says
Love stews with coconut milk. Very yummy.
Lail Hossain says
Thank you!
Liz says
I like! Would definitely order in a restaurant, but even better to make at home. Thanks 🙂
Lail Hossain says
Thanks, Liz. It’s fabulous when made at home.
Bam's Kitchen says
I love fish stew and this is so comforting on these cooler day. I would love mine with a little fresh cilantro on top and little squeeze of lime just before it is served. I really love your dark background in your photos it makes your food just pop in the shots. Is this your table or prop?
Lail Hossain says
It’s a board that I painted, so it’s really prop. However, we have used it as a table many times after my photo shot 🙂 Thank you, Bam.
Amira says
Absolutely lovely I would make this for sure. I am thinking of adding cilantro leaves too. Cilantro do wonders with seafood.
Lail Hossain says
Totally agree, cilantro does magic to seafood. I add about 1/3 cup for the recipe above. I would love to know if you make the stew. Thanks a lot, Amira.
DellaCucinaPovera says
This looks lovely. And A+ thanks for the tip on how to unstink a potential fish funk 🙂
Lail Hossain says
Ha ha! No one wants to be around a stinky kitchen. Thanks a lot.
Heide M. says
Your stew sounds perfect on a cold day.
Lail Hossain says
Thank you, Heide.
Kiran @ KiranTarun.com says
I could never resist a delicious seafood stew, especially if made in coconut milk 😀
Lail Hossain says
Our love for coconut is undeniable! Thanks a lot Kiran.
Juliana says
I love coconut milk and yes, somehow seafood taste so good in it…your stew looks delicious Lail…and so delicate. I absolutely love the presentation.
Have a great weekend 😀
Lail Hossain says
Thank you so much for your kinds words, Juliana. Hope you are having a great vacation.
Bravura says
We are living aboard our small sailboat, and made your stew last night, shared with friends. Absolutely wonderful!
Lail Hossain says
Thank you so much for trying the stew recipe and sharing with friends. I appreciate you taking the time to letting me know that you have enjoyed the seafood soup. Assurance from readers like you makes blogging so worthwhile. Thank you and Happy Holidays! Hope to see you around the blog soon again.