Description
This Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a delightful blend of tropical flavors and hearty fish, creating a comforting and satisfying meal. The creamy coconut milk pairs perfectly with the zesty lime and tender white fish, making it a perfect dish for any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish Soup:
- 1 pound firm white fish fillets (such as cod or snapper), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 3 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 1 small jalapeño sliced (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot over medium heat, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant and softened.
- Add bell pepper: Cook for 2 minutes, then pour in coconut milk and broth.
- Simmer soup: Bring to a gentle simmer, add fish and cook until opaque.
- Season: Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest. Add jalapeño, salt, and pepper.
- Finish: Remove from heat, stir in cilantro, and serve hot.
Notes
- Use firm white fish to prevent breakage.
- Adjust lime and fish sauce to taste.
- For extra heat, keep jalapeño seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical, Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 14 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 10 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 22 grams
- Cholesterol: 50 milligrams
