Description
Experience a tropical getaway with every spoonful of Coconut Lime Fish Soup. This vibrant dish combines creamy coconut milk and zesty lime, enveloping tender fish fillets in a fragrant broth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this soup is sure to impress your guests and transport you to a sun-soaked beach paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients: mince garlic and grate ginger.
- In a large pot, heat a splash of oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add coconut milk and lime juice; stir well and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Gently place fish fillets into the pot and poach until cooked through (about 8 minutes).
- Season with chili flakes if desired, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg