Brazilian Fish Stew

Portion Size: 1 cup Fish Stew over ½ c. rice 

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
8 boneless fillet of fish and 1 pounds of assorted shellfish, shells removed.  3 oz. of fillet each. (shelled shellfish is optional)
3 garlic cloves, minced
¼ cup lemon juice 
1 teaspoon lemon zestWash lemon before zesting. 
½ teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 large onion, finely slicedWash, peel and slice
1 green pepperWash, trim and dice
1 red pepperWash, trim and dice
2 large fresh tomatoesWash, trim and dice
1 teaspoon coriander
1 (6 oz.) can tomato paste
¼ cup olive oil
2 cups light coconut milk
2 cups cooked brown riceSee recipe in cookbook for brown rice
¼ cup Fresh parsleyWash, trim and chop

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Rinse fish and place in a bowl with garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper
2Marinate in refrigerator for 15 minutes
3Place oil in pan and sauté onion, green pepper, red pepper, until tender
4Add tomatoes, coriander, and tomato paste
5Bring to boil and add fish and shell fish. Add coconut milk and heat through.Lower heat to medium and cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Cook until internal temperature reaches 165° F for 15 seconds. 
6Serve hot over brown rice.
7Garnish with lemon zest and parsley .

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates