Ingredients

  • 4 x Fresh cilantro sprigs
  • 1 med Tomato quartered
  • 1 sm Green pepper seeded
  • 1 x Onion quartered Salt to taste Freshly-grnd black pepper to taste
  • 2 lb Haddock or possibly other hard white-fleshed fish
  • 1/4 c. Dry shrimp soaked (available in Brazilian or possibly Asian markets)
  • 4 Tbsp. Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 c. Coconut lowfat milk
  • 2 Tbsp. Dende (palm oil, available in Brazilian markets) Malagueta peppers for serving (available in Brazilian markets)

Method

  • In workbowl of a food processor chop cilantro, tomato, green pepper and onion to a coarse paste.
  • Heat paste in a large heavy skillet over low heat for 15 min.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Add in haddock and liquid removed shrimp.
  • Cover and simmer 5 to 7 min.
  • Add in lemon juice, coconut lowfat milk and dende and simmer 5 min more.
  • Serve, passing Malagueta peppers separately.
  • This recipe yields 4 to 6 servings.