Description
Tropical waves of flavor crash through this zesty coconut lime fish soup, blending Caribbean coastal freshness with creamy coconut richness. Rich seafood broth and tangy citrus notes invite coastal culinary adventure for bold palates seeking delightful maritime comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (473 ml) coconut milk
- 1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia), cubed
- 2 cups (473 ml) fish or vegetable stock
- 1 cup (237 ml) cherry tomatoes, halved
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a medium-heat pot and gently sauté finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger until their aromas meld and become fragrant, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in creamy coconut milk, prepared stock, and pungent fish sauce. Elevate heat to create a gentle bubbling, then immediately reduce to a soft, consistent simmer.
- Introduce halved cherry tomatoes into the simmering liquid, allowing them to soften and release their sweet juices for roughly 5 minutes.
- Carefully fold delicate fish cubes into the soup, maintaining a gentle simmer for 5-7 minutes until the protein transforms to a milky white and becomes perfectly cooked through.
- Brighten the soup’s profile by drizzling fresh lime juice, then meticulously taste and calibrate seasoning with additional salt or citrus notes as desired.
- Transfer the aromatic soup into serving bowls, creating an elegant presentation by scattering vibrant chopped cilantro and positioning zesty lime wedges alongside for individual garnishing.
Notes
- Select firm white fish like cod, halibut, or snapper for best texture and even cooking throughout the soup.
- Customize spice levels by adding red chili flakes or fresh chopped chili peppers to create a more intense heat profile.
- Use light coconut milk for a lower-calorie version without compromising the creamy, rich flavor of the soup.
- Toast whole spices like cumin or coriander seeds before adding to enhance their aromatic qualities and deepen the overall taste complexity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg