Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 lb white fish (chopped - see note below)
  • 1/2 lb mussel meat (see note below)
  • 1 1/2 limes (divided/ you will be using the juice from the limes)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp red palm oil (see note below)
  • 1 onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 garlic cloves (finely chopped)
  • 1 bell pepper (chopped)
  • 4 plum tomatoes (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk can
  • 2 tsp piri piri seasoning (see note below for replacement)
  • 2 tbsp cilantro (finely chopped)

Instruction

  • Season fish and mussels with juice of 1 lime, salt and pepper and marinate for 30 minutes.
  • In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic and bell pepper. Saute for a few minutes, until softened.
  • Add tomatoes and tomato paste. Cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and quite mushy.
  • Add coconut milk and piri piri seasoning. Bring to a boil.
  • Add fish and mussels. Simmer for 5-8 minutes, until fish is cooked through.
  • Add cilantro and stir to combine. Adjust salt as needed and finish with the juice of ½ lime.
  • Serve with lime wedges and yuca, rice or farofa (cassava meal).