Pescado con Coco [Video + Recipe] Fish in Coconut Milk Sauce

Name: Pescado con Coco [Video + Recipe] Fish in Coconut Milk Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 snapper fish; 5 cloves garlic; 1½ teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon bija (annato, achiote) powder; 2 bell pepper; 1 onion; 4 cup coconut milk; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 lime

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
6 servings
Calories
1295 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Dominican

Pescado con Coco [Video + Recipe] Fish in Coconut Milk Sauce

Iris Warren

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Bring the beauty of the Samana Bay to your kitchen, and learn how to make Pescado con coco recipe, an exotic dish of fresh fish in coconut milk sauce.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 snapper fish tilapia, or red grouper, ½ lb [0.45 kg] each (see notes above recipe)
5 cloves garlic mashed
1½ teaspoon salt (more may be needed)
4 tablespoons vegetable oil (corn, canola or peanut)
1 teaspoon bija (annato, achiote) powder (optional)
2 bell pepper (whichever color) cut into strips
1 onion cut into strips
4 cup coconut milk (or canned)
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro plus extra sprigs to garnish
1 lime cut into wedges to garnish

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Instructions

1. Clean the fish.

Clean the fish. Score diagonal cuts on the fish about 1.5 inches [4 cm] from each other.Mix the garlic and salt. Rub the fish with the mixture, making sure it penetrates into the cuts. Set aside to rest in the fridge for half an hour.

2. Brown fish

Heat oil in a large skillet (12" [30 cm]) over high heat.Cook the fish lightly on one side (until it turns a light golden color), rotate, and cook the other side equally. Remove the fish from the pan and set aside.

3. Sauteing vegetables

Add bija (annatto) to the oil.Add the bell pepper and onion, and cook and stir until the onions become translucent.

3. Make sauce

Add the coconut milk and set heat to medium. Simmer until the liquid has reduced by half. Place the fish in the pan. Cook and rotate the fish regularly, but be careful that it stays whole.Sprinkle with the minced cilantro. Taste the sauce and season with salt to taste.

4. Serve

Remove from the heat. Garnish with lime wedges (optional) and serve. See some serving suggestions above the recipe.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1295kcal (65%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 188g (376%) Fat 54g (83%) Saturated Fat 32g (160%) Cholesterol 333mg (111%) Sodium 1179mg (49%) Potassium 4181mg (119%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1110IU (22%) Vitamin C 49.2mg (55%) Calcium 323mg (32%) Iron 6.8mg (38%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1295 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	1295kcal	65%
Carbohydrates	8g	3%
Protein	188g	376%
Fat	54g	83%
Saturated Fat	32g	160%
Cholesterol	333mg	111%
Sodium	1179mg	49%
Potassium	4181mg	89%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	1110IU	22%
Vitamin C	49.2mg	55%
Calcium	323mg	32%
Iron	6.8mg	38%