Serves
6
Ingredients:
60
ml/4 tbsp vegetable oil
1
red and 1 green bell pepper, cut into rings
1
large onion, cut into rings
1
red chilli pepper (optional), seeded and cut into rings
2
gloves garlic, chopped
2
large tomatoes, chopped
15
ml/1 tbsp tomato puree (paste)
6
spring onions (scallions), finely sliced
1
kg/2.25 lbs firm white fish fillets such as red snapper or monk fish cut into
slices
12
large raw shrimps, shelled and deveined
8-12
mussels (optional)
400
ml/14 fl oz/one and two-thirds cups coconut milk
30
ml/2 tbsp palm oil (optional, olive oil can be used as a healthier option)
Salt
and ground pepper
Coriander
(cilantro) springs, to garnish
Directions:
1.
Heat
the oil in a deep frying pan or shallow pan and fry the red and green peppers
and onion for 3-4 minutes. Add the red chilli (if using) and garlic, and fry
for another minute.
2.
Add
the tomatoes, tomato puree and spring onions to the pan and mussels. Season
with salt and black pepper. Lower the heat, cover the pan, and gently cook,
stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Make sure all the mussel shells have
opened. Discard any that have not opened.
3.
Add
the fish fillets to the mixture. Cook for 2 minutes, then add the prawns, and
cook for further 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4.
Finally,
add the coconut milk and palm oil to the pan, turn up the heat a little and let
it bubble for one minute. Remove from the heat, garnish with coriander sprigs,
and serve with white rice (optional) or grilled bread (optional).
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