Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients :

·         2 lb. skinless white fish fillets

·         1 clove garlic, peeled and minced

·         1 fresh hot pepper, minced, or 1

·         tsp. cayenne pepper (optional)*

·         4 tbsp. fresh cilantro, chopped

·         1/2 tsp. salt

·         1/2 tsp. black pepper

·         juice of 1 large lemon

·         1 14.5-oz. can diced tomatoes, drained

·         1 medium onion, chopped

·         2 tbsp. dendê or olive oil

·         1/2 c. coconut milk

How To Make :

·         Rinse fish under cool running water and pat dry. Cut into roughly 2- inch-square pieces and place in a large mixing bowl or baking dish.

·         In a food processor or blender, combine garlic, hot pepper (if using), cilantro, salt, black pepper,

·         lemon juice, and half of the tomatoes and onion. Process until smooth.

·         Pour the tomato mixture over the fish. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

·         Heat dendê or olive oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add fish, processed tomato mixture, remaining tomato and onion, and half the coconut milk.

·         Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and add remaining coconut milk. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes, or until fish is cooked through. Serve hot with rice.

        Preparation time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating time) Cooking time: 25 to 30 minutes Serves 4 to 6

 

 

 

 

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