Pescado Encocado Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Pescado encocado is a coastal dish of fish seasoned with citrus and spices and then cooked in a sauce of cilantro, onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and coconut

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Ingredients for Pescado Encocado Recipe

  • 1.20 kilogram halibut or any other fresh fish cut in medium size chunks
  • 1/4 cup Lime Juice
  • 2 No.s Oranges
  • 4 No.s garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or achiote powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander seeds
  • 2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 No.s medium sized onion diced or sliced
  • 2 No.s bell peppers diced or sliced
  • 4 No.s roma tomatoes peeled and chopped
  • 8 tablespoon coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
  • As required Fresh shredded coconut A few
  • As required Salt

Directions: Pescado Encocado Recipe

step 1

  • STEP 1. mix the lime juice, orange juice, crushed garlic, cumin, paprika, coriander powder and salt in a small bowl.

step 2

  • STEP 1. marinate the fish chunks for at least an hour if possible.

step 3

  • STEP 1. heat the oil to prepare a refrito or base for the sauce, add the onions, tomatoes, bell peppers and salt, cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat.

step 4

  • STEP 1. add the coconut milk to the refrito, mix it in well and cook for about 10 minutes, if you prefer a thicker sauce you can thicken the sauce by adding ½ tsp of tapioca starch or corn starch.

step 5

  • STEP 1. add the fish fillets, with the marinade, cover partially and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes. The exact time will vary based on the thickness of the fish. You can also reduce the cooking time by increasing the heat if you want it ready faster.
Nutrition
value
2247
calories per serving
91 g Fat236 g Protein92 g Carbs46 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    91g
  • Protein
    236g
  • Carbs
    92g
  • Fiber
    46g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    92g
  • Protein
    236g
  • Fiber
    46g

Fats

  • Fat
    91g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    462mg
  • Iron
    15mg
  • Vitamin A
    9578mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    78mg
  • Vitamin B6
    2mg
  • Vitamin B9
    581mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    12mcg
  • Vitamin C
    667mg
  • Vitamin E
    12mg
  • Copper
    1mcg
  • Magnesium
    663mg
  • Manganese
    10mg
  • Phosphorus
    3240mg
  • Selenium
    550mcg
  • Zinc
    4mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp