Coconut Lime Fish: A Flavorful Escape to Paradise

Coconut Lime Fish is a delightful dish that combines tropical flavors of coconut and lime in a quick, refreshing meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 18

Total Time 28

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Firm White Fish (Cod, Tilapia, or Snapper)
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For the Coconut Sauce

1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk Almond milk can be used as a substitute
3 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice Best if freshly squeezed
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger Grated
1 tbsp Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
1 tbsp Honey or Maple Syrup Optional

For Serving

1/4 cup Cilantro Chopped
2 wedges Lime For garnish

Equipment

Oven
Mixing bowl
oven-safe skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Pat your firm white fish fillets dry and season with salt and black pepper.
In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet; sauté sliced onions for 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour the coconut sauce into the skillet and let it simmer.
Gently place seasoned fish fillets into the sauce.
Transfer to the oven; bake for 12-18 minutes until fish flakes easily.
Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Check fish around the 12-minute mark to avoid overcooking.

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