Description
Experience a culinary getaway with this delightful Coconut Lime Fish recipe. Infused with the tropical flavors of creamy coconut and zesty lime, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also healthy and satisfying. Perfect for impressing guests or elevating your weeknight dinners, each bite will transport you to sun-kissed shores.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb firm white fish fillets (tilapia, cod, or snapper)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the fish in a bowl with coconut milk, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper for at least 15 minutes.
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add marinated fish fillets without overcrowding.
- Sauté each side for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour any leftover marinade into the pan and simmer for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Serve fish on jasmine rice garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg