This Coconut Lime Fish is light, flavorful, and perfectly balanced with zesty lime, creamy coconut, and tender flaky fish. Topped with a fresh avocado salsa, this dish is vibrant, refreshing, and easy to make in under 30 minutes! 🌟
🛒 Ingredients
For the Coconut Lime Fish:
✅ White fish fillets – 2 (cod, tilapia, mahi-mahi, or snapper) 🐟
✅ Coconut milk – ½ cup 🥥 (adds creaminess)
✅ Lime juice – 2 tablespoons 🍋 (for brightness)
✅ Lime zest – 1 teaspoon 🍋 (extra citrusy flavor)
✅ Garlic – 2 cloves 🧄 (minced)
✅ Ginger – 1 teaspoon 🫚 (grated)
✅ Olive oil – 1 tablespoon 🫒
✅ Paprika – ½ teaspoon 🌶️ (for mild smokiness)
✅ Salt & black pepper – ½ teaspoon each 🧂
✅ Coconut flakes – 1 tablespoon (optional, for texture) 🥥
For the Avocado Salsa:
✅ Avocado – 1 🥑 (diced, for creaminess)
✅ Cherry tomatoes – ½ cup 🍅 (halved, for sweetness)
✅ Red onion – ¼ cup (finely chopped) 🧅
✅ Cilantro – ¼ cup (chopped) 🌿
✅ Lime juice – 1 tablespoon 🍋 (for a fresh zing)
✅ Salt & pepper – to taste 🧂
✅ Jalapeño – ½ (optional, finely chopped for heat) 🌶️
For Serving:
✅ Steamed rice or cauliflower rice – 🍚
✅ Lime wedges – 🍋
✅ Extra cilantro – 🌿
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate the Fish
🔹 In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
🔹 Coat the fish fillets in the marinade and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
2️⃣ Cook the Fish
🔹 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
🔹 Remove fish from marinade and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
🔹 Drizzle with extra lime juice before serving.
3️⃣ Prepare the Avocado Salsa
🔹 In a bowl, combine avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper.
🔹 Mix gently to keep the avocado chunky.
4️⃣ Serve & Garnish
🔹 Place fish over steamed rice.
🔹 Spoon avocado salsa over the fish.
🔹 Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, and coconut flakes if desired.
🍽️ Enjoy Your Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa! 🥑🌶️
This dish is fresh, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavors—perfect for a light and healthy meal! Would you like to add a spicy twist or pair it with tortillas? 😊🌮
