FISH FILLETS IN COCONUT SAUCE (PESCADO CON COCO)

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This was given to me by my good friend Xumelia, She is from Bahia Brasil. She is an incredible cook and exchange recipes. We stay in touch on the internet. We are both into international cooking. This fish recipe is typical of Bahia cusine. My son loves this dish. I will be making it for his birthday this weekend along with a...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Fish

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 17

4 large fresh snapper fillets or good white fleshed fish fillets such as flounder, grouper, or freshwater bass.
1 large lime (juice of one lime) no lime use lemon
1 medium sweet vidalia onion finely chopped
4 clove fresh garlic smashed or put through a garlic press
1 large red ripe tomato blanched, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
1/2 c pinapple juice
1 tsp (scant teaspoon) tomato paste
1 can(s) unsweetened coconut milk (goya brand)
1 Tbsp olive oil
6 large leaves fresh basil leaves
1/2 tsp dried oregano
2 sprig(s) fesh parsley
4 Tbsp real butter
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 c flour for coating fish

Steps:

  • 1. Wash the fish fillets and pat dry. sprinkle lime juice over the fillets and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  • 2. Saute onion, garlic, tomato, celery, chopped basil leaves, in olive oil for one minute.
  • 3. Next add coconut milk, pinapple juice, and tomato paste simmer for 10 minutes.
  • 4. Take fish fillets and dust in flour both sides In a seperate pan heat 1 tblsp olive oil and butter brown the fish fillets until golden on both sides.
  • 5. Next pour the sauce over the fish. Drop two more pats of butter in the sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes do not stir. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley and serve with fluffy white rice. Pass the chilled white wine. Enjoy, Bom Proveito, Buen Provecho
  • 6. You can find my recipe for fluffy white rice posted under sides category.

DIL JAAN DIL JAAN
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This recipe was a disaster! The coconut sauce curdled and the fish was overcooked. I don't recommend this recipe.


Devon Lee
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I thought this dish was just okay. The coconut sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, and the fish was a bit dry. I probably won't make this again.


Mandy Michele
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for my taste. I prefer simpler recipes that don't require a lot of ingredients or steps.


amir ameer
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I love the unique flavor of this dish. The coconut sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the fish is cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Mofazzal Hossain
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This dish was easy to make and the results were delicious. I used cod fillets and they cooked in about 10 minutes. The coconut sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and vegetables.


sabestian krideler
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some additional spices and herbs to give it more flavor. The coconut sauce was good, but the fish was a bit dry.


Nalwoga Prossy
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by using less chili peppers. The coconut sauce was very good and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Ali Hellany
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I really enjoyed this dish. The coconut sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this again.


Israel Gillette Bulltail
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the coconut sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Shrijana Basnet
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are delicious. I used tilapia fillets and they cooked in no time. The sauce was so good that I wanted to drink it!


Airwrecka Garcia
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I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The coconut milk gives it a rich and creamy texture, while the lime juice adds a bright and tangy flavor. The fish is cooked perfectly and flakes easily.


abdou ihamji
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This coconut fish dish was a hit with my family! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the fish was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.