Peixe à Moçambicana com Legumes
A vibrant and flavorful baked fish dish, this 'Peixe à Moçambicana com Legumes' features white fish baked with a medley of colorful vegetables and seasoned with local spices, offering a taste of coastal Mozambique.
🧂 Ingredients
- 600 g White fish fillets(such as tilapia, cod, or sea bass)
- 2 medium Tomatoes(sliced)
- 1 medium Onion(sliced)
- 1 any color Bell pepper(sliced)
- 1 medium Carrot(julienned)
- 2 cloves Garlic(minced)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tbsp Coriander(chopped fresh)
- 1 tsp Paprika
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Chili flakes(optional)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- 2
Arrange the sliced tomatoes, onion, bell pepper, and julienned carrot in the baking dish.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped coriander, paprika, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes (if using).
- 4
Place the fish fillets on top of the vegetables. Brush the fish generously with the olive oil and lemon juice mixture.
- 5
Cover the baking dish with foil.
- 6
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Remove foil for the last 5 minutes of baking if you want the vegetables to brown slightly.
- 7
Garnish with extra fresh coriander before serving. Serve with rice or a side salad.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Ensure the vegetables are cut into relatively uniform sizes for even cooking.
- ✓Don't overcook the fish, as it can become dry.
- ✓Adjust the amount of chili flakes to your spice preference.
🔄 Variations
- Add other vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, or green beans.
- Marinate the fish for 15-30 minutes before baking for deeper flavor.
- Use a whole fish, such as sea bream, and adjust baking time accordingly.