Brazilian Seafood and Coconut Soup

This easy Brazilian fish stew, called moqueca (mo-KEH-kah), is from the coastal state of Bahia, where fish, coconuts, and peppers are plentiful. I use local Pacific rockfish, but any sustainable, firm white-fleshed fish, such as halibut or true cod, will do. If bay scallops or crab are in season, you can substitute them for the shrimp. In Brazil, the recipe varies from kitchen to kitchen, depending on what the catch of the day is.

This creamy-spicy soup teams up well with the