Description
Sumptuous coconut lime fish soup combines zesty tropical flavors with delicate seafood. Caribbean-inspired broth promises a refreshing culinary escape that will transport you to coastal paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) white fish fillets (such as cod, snapper, or halibut), cut into 1-inch pieces
Aromatics and Vegetables:
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 1–2 red chilies, sliced (optional, for heat)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 4 cups fish stock or chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Initiate the flavor foundation by warming vegetable oil in a spacious pot over medium heat, transforming chopped onions into a translucent, tender base within 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce aromatic companions – minced garlic, grated ginger, and fiery red chilies – allowing their essence to permeate the oil for approximately 2 minutes until intensely fragrant.
- Create the liquid canvas by pouring coconut milk and fish stock, incorporating fish sauce, soy sauce, vibrant lime zest, tangy lime juice, and a touch of sweetness from sugar, then elevate to a gentle simmer.
- Enrich the broth with halved cherry tomatoes and sliced red bell peppers, allowing them to dance and soften for 5-7 minutes while maintaining their colorful vitality.
- Delicately nestle white fish pieces into the simmering liquid, cooking for 5-7 minutes until proteins transform and easily separate with minimal fork pressure.
- Calibrate the soup’s flavor profile by tasting and adjusting with additional lime juice, salt, or pepper to achieve perfect balance.
- Present the aromatic creation by ladling into serving bowls, crowning with freshly chopped cilantro and accompanying with zesty lime wedges for a citrusy finale.
Notes
- Choose mild white fish like cod, halibut, or snapper for tender, flaky results that won’t overpower the delicate broth.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or removing red chilies for a milder version, perfect for sensitive palates.
- Swap fish stock with vegetable broth to create a vegetarian-friendly alternative that maintains rich, complex flavors.
- Keep fish cooking time precise to prevent tough, rubbery texture; aim for just 5-7 minutes until fish easily flakes with gentle fork pressure.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg