Description
A delightful dish that combines fresh fish, creamy coconut milk, and zesty lime for a refreshing and comforting soup experience.
Ingredients
- Fresh fish fillets: 500 grams (about 1 lb)
- Coconut milk: 400 ml (1 can)
- Lime juice: 60 ml (about 4 tablespoons)
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger: 1 tablespoon, grated
- Fish stock: 500 ml (about 2 cups)
- Cilantro: 1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)
- Chili peppers: 1-2, thinly sliced
- Green onions: 2, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by rinsing, drying, and cutting the fish into bite-sized pieces, then season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Pour in fish stock and coconut milk, stirring gently to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the seasoned fish pieces to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- Stir in lime juice, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and let simmer for a few more minutes.
Notes
- Serve with crusty bread, rice, or a light salad for a complete meal.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, chili peppers, and green onions for added flavor and color.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and reheat gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lime, coconut, fish, soup, tropical, recipe