Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa 🐟🥑🍋
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
For the Coconut Lime Fish
4 white fish fillets (such as tilapia, cod, or mahi-mahi)
1/2 cup coconut milk
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
For the Avocado Salsa
2 ripe avocados, diced
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare the Fish
Marinate Fish: In a shallow dish, combine coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the fish fillets, turning to coat. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
Cook the Fish
Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
Cook Fish: Remove fish from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add to the skillet. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. Pour the reserved marinade over the fish during the last minute of cooking.
Prepare the Avocado Salsa
Mix Salsa: In a bowl, combine diced avocados, chopped red onion, diced tomato, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Gently toss to combine.
Serve
Plate: Serve the coconut lime fish topped with avocado salsa and garnished with fresh cilantro.
Tips and Variations
Add Heat: For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeño to the avocado salsa.
Serve with Rice: This dish pairs well with coconut rice or jasmine rice.
Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Enjoy your Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa!