Description
This vibrant Coconut Lime Fish Soup combines tender, flaky white fish with creamy coconut milk and zesty lime for a refreshing, flavorful dish. Aromatic garlic, ginger, onion, and red bell pepper create a savory base enhanced by turmeric and seasoned broth. Quick and easy to prepare, this soup is perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 500 g fresh white fish (cod, tilapia, haddock, or halibut), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 400 ml coconut milk
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 cm piece of ginger, grated
- 4 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh cilantro (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the fish: Cut the fresh white fish into bite-sized pieces and set aside for cooking.
- Sauté the aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and red bell pepper, sautéing them for 5 to 7 minutes until they become softened and fragrant.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the finely chopped garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until their aromas are released.
- Add broth and seasoning: Pour in the fish or vegetable broth, then stir in ground turmeric, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add coconut milk and lime: Stir in the coconut milk along with the lime juice and lime zest. Return the soup to a simmer to combine all the flavors well.
- Cook the fish: Add the bite-sized fish pieces to the simmering soup and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the fish is thoroughly cooked and tender.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the soup and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired to suit your preference.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves if using, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus.
Notes
- Use a firm white fish like cod or halibut to ensure the pieces hold together during cooking.
- Vegetable broth can be used as a vegetarian alternative to fish broth.
- Adjust the amount of lime juice to balance acidity to your taste preference.
- Garnishing with fresh cilantro adds a fresh herbal note but can be omitted if preferred.
- This soup can be served as a light main course or as an appetizer.
