Description
Coconut Lime Fish Soup is a light yet flavorful soup made with tender fish fillets simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth with lime, herbs, and aromatics. A tropical comfort dish with a zesty finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia), cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 cups fish or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- 1 red chili, sliced (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook for another 1–2 minutes.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and zest.
- Bring to a simmer, then add the fish chunks and red chili.
- Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes until fish is cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Serve with jasmine rice or crusty bread for a heartier meal.
- Use shrimp or scallops as an alternative protein.
- Add spinach or bok choy for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: coconut lime fish soup, Thai soup, fish coconut broth, seafood soup