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    Pescado con Coco (Fish in Coconut Sauce)

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    Bring the beauty of the stunning Samana Bay to your kitchen with this Pescado con Coco Recipe (Fish in Coconut Sauce), an exotic mix of fresh fish and coconut.

    Pescado con Coco recipe

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. Where is Pescado con Coco from?
    3. About our recipe
    4. Recipe

    Why we ❤️ it

    When you try Pescado con Coco (Fish in Coconut Sauce) for the first time you can't help but wonder how you had lived without something that tastes this decadent, that is so evocative of lazy days on white-sand beaches, mid-day siestas, and exotic cocktails at sundown.

    It is one of the most popular Dominican fish dishes.

    • Pescado con coco (Fish in coconut sauce)
    • Pescado con coco (Fish in coconut sauce)

    Where is Pescado con Coco from?

    The flagship of Samanense cooking (from Samaná), this fish in coconut milk sauce has a very sophisticated taste, despite the simplicity of its preparation and the humbleness of its components: the secret is in the freshness of its ingredients. Make this tropical combination of fresh tropical fish and, if you can, use freshly extracted coconut milk.

    Bring the gorgeous view of the Samana bay to your own dining room.

    About our recipe

    This mixture of natural fresh ingredients, aromatic herbs, and creamy coconut is deceivingly rich but made with all those things that doctors keep telling us are good for us. Much more so if, as we suggest, you use fresh fish and coconut milk.

    The result is a tender, flaky fish in coconut cream sauce that is rich, flavorful and will transport your mind to one of the world's most beautiful places.

    Tia Clara

    Recipe

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    Pescado con Coco Recipe (Fish in Coconut Sauce)

    Pescado con Coco Recipe (Fish in Coconut Sauce): Bring the beauty of the stunning Samana Bay to your kitchen with this exotic mix of fresh fish and coconut.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Course Dinner, Lunch
    Cuisine Dominican
    Servings 6 servings
    Calories 1295 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 snapper fish, or red grouper, ½ lb [0.45 kg] each (or tropical fish of your preference)
    • 1 teaspoons mashed garlic
    • 1 teaspoon bija (annato, achiote) powder, (optional)
    • 1½ teaspoon salt, (more may be needed)
    • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, (corn, canola or peanut)
    • 2 bell pepper, cut into strips
    • 1 onion, cut into strips
    • 4 cup coconut milk, (or canned)
    • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

    Instructions
     

    • Clean the fish. Score diagonal cuts on the fish about 1.5 inches [4 cm] from each other.
    • Mix the garlic, annatto and salt. Rub the fish with the mixture, making sure it penetrates into the cuts. The annatto does stain your hands, but it can be easily washed off.
    • Heat oil in a large skillet (12" [30 cm]) over medium heat.
    • Cook fish lightly on one side (it'll change color), rotate and cook other side equally. Lower heat.
    • Add the pepper and onion, and cook until the onions become translucent.
    • Add coconut milk. Simmer over medium heat until the liquid reduces to half.
    • Rotate the fish regularly but being careful that it stays whole.
    • When the liquid has reduced, taste the sauce and season with salt to taste. Sprinkle with the cilantro and remove from the heat.
    • Serve hot with rice.

    Tips and Notes

    Yeah, you can use canned unsweetened coc0nut milk, but fresh is next-level.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 1295kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 188gFat: 54gSaturated Fat: 32gCholesterol: 333mgSodium: 1179mgPotassium: 4181mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1110IUVitamin C: 49.2mgCalcium: 323mgIron: 6.8mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.

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    Other Latino Pescado con Coco (Fish in Coconut Sauce) recipes

    • Pescado Encocado from Ecuador.
    • Encocado de Pescado, from Colombia.
    Edited: Mar 23, 2020 | Publish: Jul 28, 2003

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    Nadya
    August 4, 2019 4:09 PM

    ¡Deliciosa receta, hoy nos salvó a vida, la hicimos en casa y quedó de maravilla! Gracias amiga, lluvias de
    bendiciones para ti.

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    Annie
    April 7, 2021 11:41 AM

    What kind of pepper do I use?

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    Dee
    January 29, 2018 3:33 PM

    I tried the recipe and it worked out pretty well...my husband love it so it gets a 10/10 from me4 stars

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