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.

Vatapá Stuffed Fish Fillets (Filés de Peixe Recheados com Vatapá)

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

  1. In a food processor, blend the shrimp, coconut milk, bread crumbs, onion, garlic, and red bell pepper to make the vatapá filling.
  2. 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.
  3. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Spoon the vatapá mixture onto each fillet and roll them up.
  4. Secure the fillets with toothpicks and place them in a greased baking dish.
  5. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through.
  6. 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