Vatapá Stuffed Fish Fillets (Filés de Peixe Recheados com Vatapá)
This recipe for Filés de Peixe Recheados com Vatapá (Vatapá Stuffed Fish Fillets) combines the flavors of Brazilian cuisine in a delicious and satisfying dish. The fish fillets are stuffed with a creamy and flavorful vatapá, a traditional Brazilian dish made with bread, shrimp, coconut milk, and spices.
Ingredients
- 4 fish fillets (such as tilapia or snapper)
- 1 cup of shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup of coconut milk
- 1 cup of bread crumbs
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon of palm oil
- 1 tablespoon of ground peanuts
- 1 tablespoon of fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend the shrimp, coconut milk, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to make the vatapá filling.
- Heat the palm oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the vatapá mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens.
- Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Spoon the vatapá mixture onto each fillet and roll them up.
- Secure the fillets with toothpicks and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
- Sprinkle the stuffed fish fillets with ground peanuts and fresh cilantro before serving.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 45 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Baking dish Skillet
Tools
Food processor Oven
Serving suggestions
Serve the Filés de Peixe Recheados com Vatapá with steamed rice and a side of fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
To make the vatapá filling even creamier, you can add a small amount of coconut cream to the mixture.
Cost
$20