Brazilian Fish Stew Recipe

Ingredients:

2 1/2 pounds boneless fillets of any firm whitefish
1/2 pound small shrimp -- peeled, deveined,
and tails removed
3 cups canned tomatoes -- coarsely chopped
2 cups chopped onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 jalapeno -- stemmed, seeded,
and chopped
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Salt and pepper -- to taste
1 red bell pepper -- stemmed, seeded,
and diced
1 green bell pepper -- stemmed, seeded and
diced
1/2 cup fish stock or water

Directions:

1.Cut the fillets into bite-size pieces. Cut the shrimp in half lengthwise. Place in a shallow, nonreactive bowl and set aside.

2.Combine the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, garlic, chile, lime juice, oil, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until smooth. Pour over fish and allow to marinate for 1 hour.

3.Place marinated fish in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the bell peppers and fish stock. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for about 10 minutes or until fish is cooked through. Serve immediately with rice, if desired.

Yield: 6 servings