Authentic Moqueca Recipe (Brazilian Fish Stew with Coconut Milk)

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1. 1Step 1: In a pot, sauté onion, celery, bell pepper and cook until softened.
2. 2Step 2: If using dende oil, skip this stage! Otherwise, in a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons of neutral or peanut oil with 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1 remaining garlic clove. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3. 3Step 3: Add tomatoes, dende oil or paprika oil, salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes.
4. 4Step 4: Remove half the vegetables from the pot. Add the fish on top of the veggies in the pot. Cover with remaining vegetables.
5. 5Step 5: Reduce the heat and pour the coconut milk over the top, adding the creaminess to this coconut milk and seafood soup. Cook for 15 minutes.
6. 6Step 6: Top with diced scallions and cilantro.
7. 7Step 7: Season with lime juice.
8. 8Step 8: Taste and adjust seasoning.
9. 9Step 9: Serve moqueca immediately, with more lime wedges and cilantro. Moqueca can also be served over rice for a full meal.