Description
Creamy coconut lime fish soup brings tropical flavors dancing across your palate with exotic Caribbean-inspired ingredients. Rich seafood swirls through silky coconut broth, promising a quick culinary escape you’ll savor down to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) white fish fillets (such as cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 can (14 ounces / 400 milliliters) coconut milk
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) fish or vegetable broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 red chili, finely chopped (optional for extra heat)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the fish by patting dry and seasoning with salt and pepper, then set aside at room temperature.
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat (around 350°F), sautéing chopped onions until translucent and softened, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce minced garlic, grated ginger, and red curry paste, allowing the aromatics to release their intense flavors for 1-2 minutes while stirring continuously.
- Pour coconut milk and broth into the pot, creating a smooth, creamy base by whisking gently until fully incorporated.
- Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, carefully placing seasoned fish fillets into the fragrant broth.
- Poach the fish for 8-10 minutes, ensuring the fillets become opaque and easily flake with a fork.
- Enhance the soup’s complexity by adding fish sauce and freshly squeezed lime juice, creating a balanced flavor profile.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or a sprinkle of red chili for heat.
- Transfer the soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh cilantro leaves and zesty lime wedges for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, firm white fish like cod, halibut, or snapper for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Pat fish completely dry before seasoning to ensure a golden, crisp exterior when poaching.
- Adjust spice levels by adding more or less red curry paste, making it mild or fiery hot according to preference.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat coconut milk and reduce overall richness without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg