Brazilian Fish Stew Recipe

This dish hails from brazil's northeastern province of bahia, where it is known as "Moqueca. " The exact ingredients vary depending on who's cooking and what the local fishermen brought in that day, but the usual suspects are bell peppers, onion, fresh white fish, and shrimp, which all go into a rich coconut milk-based sauce. We suggest pacific northwest rockfish in this version, plus smoked paprika and chili powder to add some depth and a nice kick.