Sheet Pan Brazilian Moqueca-Inspired Fish with Coconut and Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-25 · Updated 2026-06-25

A vibrant, oven-roasted fish dish inspired by Brazilian moqueca, featuring tender white fish baked with coconut milk, bell peppers, and fresh herbs. This Brazilian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 33 minutes, pairs white fish fillets (cod or snapper), coconut milk, red bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs white fish fillets (cod or snapper)
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, thinly sliced red onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup coconut milk, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; whisk until smooth.
2. Step 2: Add 1.5 lbs white fish fillets and gently toss to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: On a large sheet pan, spread 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 thinly sliced red onion evenly. Pour half of the coconut mixture over the vegetables.
4. Step 4: Place marinated fish fillets atop the vegetables and drizzle remaining coconut mixture over the fish.
5. Step 5: Roast in the oven for 15-18 minutes, until fish flakes easily and vegetables are tender.
6. Step 6: Remove from oven and sprinkle 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro over the dish before serving warm.