Brazilian seafood stew

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
¾poundsFish fillets; (cod, striped bass, snapper) cut in bite-size pieces
1poundsMedium shrimp; shelled and deveined
¼cupLime juice; divided
½teaspoonTABASCO brand Pepper Sauce
1teaspoonSalt; divided
2tablespoonsOlive oil
1cupChopped onion
1cupChopped green bell pepper
2largesGarlic cloves; minced
4cupsCanned peeled whole tomatoes; undrained
¾cupCoconut milk*
1cupChopped green onion
1cupChopped fresh cilantro
Hot cooked rice

Directions

In shallow non-aluminum bowl, combine fish, shrimp, 2 tablespoons lime juice, l/4 teaspoon TABASCO® Pepper Sauce and l/2 teaspoon salt; toss to mix. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 30 minutes. In large skillet, over medium-high heat, heat oil; saut‚ onion, green pepper and garlic until tender. Break up tomatoes; add to skillet. Add coconut milk, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, l teaspoon TABASCO® Pepper Sauce and l/2 tseaspoon salt. Mix well. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes. Add marinated fish and simmer l0 minutes or until seafood is cooked through.

Add shrimp and simmer an additional 5 minutes. Just before serving, stir in green onion and cilantro. Serve over rice. Makes 10 servings. * Coconut milk can be purchased in specialty stores or combine l cup shredded fresh coconut or packaged sweetened flaked coconut and l cup warm water in blender or food processor. Process 40 seconds. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve in heavy cheese cloth, squeezing to remove all liquid from the coconut.

>From the Tabasco Website, formatted by <ksonness@...> Recipe by: Tabasco www.tabasco.com Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "Karen Sonnessa" <ksonness@...> on May 8, 1998