Moqueca (Brazil)

Ingredients: Serves 4

• 300g large, raw, peeled prawn
• 300g white fish, cut into 2cm chunks – like cod
• 75ml lime juice
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp coconut oil
• 4 spring onions, chopped
• 1 onion, sliced into half moons
• 1 red pepper, thinly sliced
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 tsp paprika
• 3 plum tomatoes , deseeded and chopped
• 400ml coconut milk
• To serve: rice and fresh coriander

Method:

1. Place the prawns in a bowl with 2 tbsp of the lime juice, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of the chopped garlic. Chill for 1 hr.
2. Heat the coconut oil in a large saucepan. Add the spring onion and onion and fry for 5 mins, then add the red pepper, chilli flakes, paprika and remaining garlic.
3. Pour in the tomatoes, coconut milk and a little salt. Bring to a simmer and let reduce for 10 mins. Add the fish, cook for 1-2 minutes, then add the prawns, all the marinade and remaining lime juice.
4. Gently simmer until the prawns are cooked – about 3 mins.
5. Serve with the fresh coriander and rice