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Nutritional Values

🔥580kcal
💪38gProtein
🌾22gCarbs
🥑38gFat
🌿2gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

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Pescado con Coco

How to order / say it
Say it Pescado con Coco — [Pehs-kah-doh kohn Koh-koh]
Order I'll have the fish with coconut sauce, please.
Locally Por favor, quiero el pescado con coco.
Say locally

A traditional fish dish cooked in creamy coconut sauce.

Why try it?

This dish epitomizes the coastal culinary heritage of Samaná, bringing together fresh seafood with the tropical taste of coconuts, which are plentiful in the region.

How it tastes

The dish is creamy and rich, featuring the subtle sweetness of coconut paired with fresh, tender fish. It's typically served with rice, enhancing its savory taste.

Origin & History — first documented: 1850

Pescado con Coco has been cooked by local fisherman families in Samaná since the mid-19th century, utilizing local coconut groves and fisheries. Over decades, it has become emblematic of the region's seafood culture.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🐟 500 g white fish fillets
  • 🥛 400 ml coconut milk
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🥕 1 medium bell pepper
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🍋 1 lime
  • 🫒 2 tbsp oil
  • 🌿 1 tbsp coriander

Method

  1. 1 Marinate the fish with lime juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2 Sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper in oil until soft.
  3. 3 Add fish and coconut milk to the pan and simmer until fish is cooked through.

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