🥥🐟 Coconut Lime Fish with Coconut Cream Sauce 🍋🌿
A smooth, silky coconut cream sauce kissed with lime—this dish is tropical elegance on a plate. 💛
✅ Ready in 25 mins • Creamy • Bright & Zesty • Weeknight Perfect
📌 🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4):
• 4 white fish fillets (cod, snapper, haddock, or tilapia work beautifully)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil or olive oil
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely grated
• Zest of 1 large lime
• Juice of 1 lime (adjust to taste)
• 200ml (approx. 3/4 cup) thick coconut cream or full-fat coconut milk
• 1 tsp honey or brown sugar (balances acidity)
• Optional: 1/2 tsp fish sauce for an umami boost
• Fresh cilantro or chopped parsley, to garnish
• Optional toppings: chili flakes, lime wedges, sliced spring onion
📌 🍳 Instructions:
1️⃣ Season & Sear the Fish:
Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Heat coconut oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
Place fillets in the hot pan and sear 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden and just cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2️⃣ Build the Creamy Sauce:
In the same pan, reduce heat slightly. Add garlic and ginger, sauté 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in lime zest, lime juice, coconut cream, honey (or sugar), and fish sauce (optional). Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3️⃣ Return the Fish to the Pan:
Gently place the seared fish back into the sauce. Spoon sauce over the fillets and let it all simmer together for 2–3 more minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning — add more lime juice for extra zing or a pinch of salt if needed.
4️⃣ Serve:
Plate the fish and pour over plenty of that creamy coconut-lime sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs, chili flakes, and lime wedges.
📸 Perfect Pairings:
• Steamed jasmine or basmati rice
• Garlic roasted broccoli
• Grilled asparagus or sautéed baby spinach
• Crusty bread to soak up the sauce 😍
✨ Flavor Highlights:
Creamy coconut richness ✔️
Bright citrusy lime ✔️
Tender, flaky fish ✔️
Slight sweetness + optional umami kick ✔️
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