Moqueca de Peixe e Camarão (Capixaba/Baiana style)
Brazilian Fish and Shrimp Stew (without rice or pirão)
Yes, with a tweak: request no rice, no pirão (fish broth thickened with manioc flour), and no farofa. About 11g net carbs per serving, on the higher side for Brazilian food, so watch the portion.
What it is
A rich and flavorful seafood stew made with tender white fish and plump shrimp, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and cilantro, cooked in either olive oil (Capixaba style) or palm oil and coconut milk (Baiana style). Served without its traditional carb accompaniments.
Key ingredients
White fish, shrimp, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, cilantro, olive oil OR palm oil (dendê), coconut milk (Baiana style), lime juice, salt.
How to make it keto
CRITICAL: Request no rice, no pirão (fish broth thickened with manioc flour), and no farofa. Confirm no added sugar in the tomato base or coconut milk (if Baiana style).
Say this to the waiter (Portuguese)
Para a Moqueca de Peixe e Camarão, sem arroz, sem pirão e sem farofa, por favor. O molho de tomate ou o leite de coco levam açúcar?
For the Moqueca de Peixe e Camarão, please no rice, no pirão, and no farofa. Does the tomato base or coconut milk have added sugar?
Watch out for
Rice, pirão, farofa, hidden sugars in tomato paste or coconut milk (less common in authentic versions but possible in some restaurants).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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