Moqueca (Brazilian Seafood Stew)

Ingredients:

Seafood:
-1 lb (450g) shrimp, fish fillets, or a mix (snapper, cod, or sea bass work well)
Marinade:
-2 cloves garlic, minced
-Juice of 1 lime
-Salt and black pepper, to taste
Stew Base:
-2 tbsp dendê oil (or substitute with olive oil)
-1 medium onion, thinly sliced
-1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
-1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
-2 medium tomatoes, sliced
-1 can (14 oz / 400 ml) coconut milk
-1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (plus more for garnish)
-1/4 cup chopped parsley
-1/4 tsp paprika or chili flakes (optional for heat)
-Salt and pepper, to taste