Moqueca

Soup

1 ½ to 2 pounds of fillets of firm white fish such as halibut, swordfish, or cod, rinsed in cold water, pin bones removed, cut into large portions

3 cloves garlic, minced

4 tablespoons lime or lemon juice

Salt

Freshly ground black pepper

Extra virgin olive oil

1 cup chopped spring onion, or 1 medium yellow onion, chopped or sliced

¼ cup green onion greens, chopped

½ yellow and ½ red bell pepper, seeded, de-stemmed, chopped (or sliced)

2 cups chopped (or sliced) tomatoes

1 tablespoon paprika (Hungarian sweet)

Pinch red pepper flakes

1 large bunch of cilantro, chopped with some set aside for garnish

1 14-ounce can coconut milk

Rice

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

½ onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 cup white rice

1 ¾ cups boiling water (check your rice package for the appropriate ratio of liquid to rice for the type of rice you are using)

1 teaspoon salt

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