Description
Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a vibrant and refreshing dish that captures the essence of tropical flavors. This delightful soup combines tender fish with rich coconut milk and zesty lime juice, creating a harmonious blend that transports you to a sun-drenched beach. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a light dinner, this recipe is not only simple to prepare but also visually stunning, making it an ideal choice for impressing guests. Get ready to indulge in a bowl of sunshine with every spoonful!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb firm white fish (like cod or halibut)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic and ginger in a splash of oil until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Add chopped bell peppers and carrots; cook until slightly softened (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in coconut milk and broth; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add fish pieces; cook until opaque (4-5 minutes).
- Stir in lime juice and fish sauce; garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg