Fish moqueca recipe with shrimp in a clay pot

Fish moqueca recipe

Depending on the region, the recipe for Brazilian moqueca can vary, alternating some ingredients. But the flavor of this dish is unparalleled if it is specially prepared in a clay pot!

The crock pot heats gently and cooks the food slowly, preserving its nutrients. In addition, the flavor of the food is more accentuated and serving the moqueca still bubbling at the table is wonderful, isn't it?

We already know that fish moqueca is delicious and, if it's included in the shrimp recipe, it gets even better! So, how about knowing how to make fish moqueca with shrimp in a clay pot? Just follow the recipe here at TudoReceitas through the step by step photos below and get inspired to make this wonderful moqueca.

Ingredients for making fish moqueca with shrimp in a clay pot:

 600 grams of fresh fish in slices (clean)

 300 grams of fresh (clean) shrimp

 300 milliliters of coconut milk

 ½ yellow pepper

 ½ red pepper

 3 cloves of garlic

 1 white onion sliced ​​(large)

 1 ripe tomato

 1 lemon

 4 tablespoons of palm oil

 1 tablespoon of olive oil

 white salt and pepper (to taste)

 chili pepper or sweet pepper (optional)

 green smell (to taste)

How to make fish moqueca with shrimp in a clay pot:

Separate all the necessary ingredients for the execution of the recipe for moqueca with shrimp in the clay pot. The fish needs to be clean, without scales and cut into medium pieces. Shrimps need to be clean, shell free and head free. Set aside some unpeeled (but no heads) shrimp to finish the dish.

Tip: We prepare this moqueca with fresh hake fish, but you can substitute for other fish such as boyfriend, sea bass, dorado or any other that can be cooked in slices, keeping firm.

Season the fish with 2 cloves of garlic, salt, black pepper and the juice of half a lemon. Reserve.

Place a few slices of seedless pepper and onion in the clay pot, seasoning with salt and black pepper.

Tip: This layer of vegetables will protect against letting the fish stick to the bottom, keeping it firm after cooked. You can also prepare this moqueca recipe in the common pot, but it is preferable to use the clay pot to guarantee the characteristic flavor and cooking.

Place the fish slices in the clay pot and drizzle with olive oil, coconut milk and half the green scent.

Top with pepper slices, onion, tomato, palm oil and half a lemon. If you want a moqueca with a spicier flavor, include the pepper scent or minced girl's finger along with the spices. Marinate the fish in this seasoning for about 20 minutes.

Tip: If you don't want to add the palm oil, add paprika (annatto) to the recipe to make it look orange, typical of moqueca.

Turn on medium heat and leave the pan half covered. Cook the fish for about 15 to 20 minutes from the time it starts to boil. Then add the shelled shrimp inside the moqueca, without touching the fish, just placing them carefully on top.

Now place the shelled shrimp, as in the photo, and let it cook for another 5 to 7 minutes. Season with more salt, black pepper and lemon and leave the pan half covered during this time.

Turn off the heat and, before serving, add a little more green scent to make the moqueca very colorful!

Your fish moqueca with shrimp cooked in a clay pot is ready to be served! Very easy and quick to prepare, as you saw! We suggest you serve this dish with white rice, mush or palm oil farofa and we hope you enjoy the recipe. Enjoy your food!

Looking for more shrimp recipes? See how to do it:

Shrimp risotto with cheese

Easy Shrimp Gum

dry shrimp pie

If you liked the fish moqueca recipe with shrimp in a clay pot, we suggest you enter our moqueca recipes category. You can also visit a list of the best Brazilian recipes. You may be interested to read about the peruvian baked rooster blogpost/ squash locro recipe/ roasted corn recipe/ chocolate chiffon cake recipe/ ice cream alfajores recipe.

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