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Cuban fish or shrimp in coconut sauce

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Ingredients for 4 servings:

  • 600 g cod fillet(s), halibut or shrimp
  • 2 onions, red
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 lime(s), juice
  • 1 orange(s), juice
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 bell pepper(s), red
  • 1 bell pepper(s), green
  • 2 beefsteak tomatoes
  • 1 can coconut milk, approx. 250 – 400 ml
  • 2 tbsp oil for frying
  • some stock powder
  • 2 tbsp coriander leaves
  • some salt and pepper, possibly chili powder

Instructions

Working time approx. 30 minutes; Rest time approx. 1 hour; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 1 hour 55 minutes

Grilled fish

In a bowl, combine the juice of the lime and orange with chopped garlic, cumin powder, coriander powder, and paprika. Marinate the fish or shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces, in the mixture and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours. Dice the onions, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onions briefly, then briefly add the bell peppers and tomatoes. Add the coconut milk and simmer for about 10 minutes. Add a little bouillon powder, salt, and pepper. Add the shrimp or fish with the marinade to the simmering sauce and simmer gently for about 15-25 minutes. Season to taste and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve with rice or Cuban black bean rice (arroz congris) and fried plantains (platanos fritos).

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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