Description
Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a delightful dish that combines fresh flavors of the sea with the tropical essence of coconut, creating a comforting and refreshing experience.
Ingredients
- Cod filets: 1 1/2 pounds
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: 1 teaspoon
- Lime: 1 (juiced and zested)
- Palm oil or olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Yellow onion: 1 (chopped)
- Red bell pepper: 1/2 (chopped)
- Green bell pepper: 1/2 (chopped)
- Yellow bell pepper: 1/2 (chopped)
- Celery: 1 stalk (chopped)
- Garlic: 3 cloves (minced)
- Fresh ginger: 2 tablespoons (minced)
- Seafood seasoning: 1 tablespoon
- Canned roasted tomatoes: 1 (14.5-ounce can)
- Green onions: 1/4 cup (chopped)
- Coconut milk: 1 (14-ounce can)
Instructions
- Rinse the cod filets under cold water, pat dry, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onions and bell peppers for 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Sprinkle seafood seasoning over the vegetables, then add canned tomatoes, lime juice, and zest.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the seasoned cod pieces and cook for 5-7 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Stir in chopped green onions, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with lime wedges before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute cod with other white fish or shrimp.
- For a lighter version, use light coconut milk.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge.
- Reheat on the stove or in the microwave, adding liquid if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Fish Soup, Tropical Soup, Healthy Soup, Seafood Soup