Dinner for 4
Fish Moqueca
White fish cooks in coconut tomato broth with peppers and lime while rice simmers alongside for a flavorful complete meal.
$21.47for 4 servings
$5.37 per serving$21.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
Latin AmericanDairy-freeHigh-proteinFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinter
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock)$6.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $10.48Typical price |
| Rice$0.08/oz typical | 13 oz | $1.04Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical | 0.75 lb | $1.87Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.8 lb | $1.55Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.68Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 17 oz | $1.16Typical price |
| Coconut milk$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.47 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperOlive and cooking oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 limes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 lb firm white fish
- 2 cups white rice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 large tomatoes
- 4 scallions
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 cups fish stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup light coconut milk
Steps
- Rinse the rice, then simmer it with 3 cups water, 2 teaspoons oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a covered saucepan for 18 minutes.
- Mix the lime juice, two minced garlic cloves, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper, then coat the fish and rest it for 10 minutes.
- Cook the onion, bell peppers, and remaining garlic in a large pot with oil over medium heat for 6 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes, paprika, red pepper flakes, fish stock, and bay leaf, then simmer uncovered for 12 minutes.
- Stir in the coconut milk, place the fish in the broth, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until it flakes easily or reaches 145 F.
- Remove the bay leaf and top the moqueca with scallions and cilantro before serving with the rice.
Swaps
- White fish (tilapia, cod, haddock) for Salmon filletsabout $3.00/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Rice for Quinoa, couscous, barleyabout $0.12/oz more at typical prices
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