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๐Ÿฅฅ๐Ÿ‹๐ŸŸ Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa ๐Ÿฅ‘๐ŸŒฟ

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! ๐ŸŒŸ

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients
For the Coconut Lime Fish:
โœ… White fish fillets โ€“ 2 (cod, tilapia, mahi-mahi, or snapper) ๐ŸŸ
โœ… Coconut milk โ€“ ยฝ cup ๐Ÿฅฅ (adds creaminess)
โœ… Lime juice โ€“ 2 tablespoons ๐Ÿ‹ (for brightness)
โœ… Lime zest โ€“ 1 teaspoon ๐Ÿ‹ (extra citrusy flavor)
โœ… Garlic โ€“ 2 cloves ๐Ÿง„ (minced)
โœ… Ginger โ€“ 1 teaspoon ๐Ÿซš (grated)
โœ… Olive oil โ€“ 1 tablespoon ๐Ÿซ’
โœ… Paprika โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ (for mild smokiness)
โœ… Salt & black pepper โ€“ ยฝ teaspoon each ๐Ÿง‚
โœ… Coconut flakes โ€“ 1 tablespoon (optional, for texture) ๐Ÿฅฅ

For the Avocado Salsa:
โœ… Avocado โ€“ 1 ๐Ÿฅ‘ (diced, for creaminess)
โœ… Cherry tomatoes โ€“ ยฝ cup ๐Ÿ… (halved, for sweetness)
โœ… Red onion โ€“ ยผ cup (finely chopped) ๐Ÿง…
โœ… Cilantro โ€“ ยผ cup (chopped) ๐ŸŒฟ
โœ… Lime juice โ€“ 1 tablespoon ๐Ÿ‹ (for a fresh zing)
โœ… Salt & pepper โ€“ to taste ๐Ÿง‚
โœ… Jalapeรฑo โ€“ ยฝ (optional, finely chopped for heat) ๐ŸŒถ๏ธ

For Serving:
โœ… Steamed rice or cauliflower rice โ€“ ๐Ÿš
โœ… Lime wedges โ€“ ๐Ÿ‹
โœ… Extra cilantro โ€“ ๐ŸŒฟ

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Step-by-Step Instructions
1๏ธโƒฃ Marinate the Fish
๐Ÿ”น In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, ginger, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
๐Ÿ”น Coat the fish fillets in the marinade and let sit for 10-15 minutes.

2๏ธโƒฃ Cook the Fish
๐Ÿ”น Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
๐Ÿ”น Remove fish from marinade and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
๐Ÿ”น Drizzle with extra lime juice before serving.

3๏ธโƒฃ Prepare the Avocado Salsa
๐Ÿ”น In a bowl, combine avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, jalapeรฑo (if using), lime juice, salt, and pepper.
๐Ÿ”น Mix gently to keep the avocado chunky.

4๏ธโƒฃ Serve & Garnish
๐Ÿ”น Place fish over steamed rice.
๐Ÿ”น Spoon avocado salsa over the fish.
๐Ÿ”น Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, and coconut flakes if desired.

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Enjoy Your Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa! ๐Ÿฅ‘๐ŸŒถ๏ธ
This dish is fresh, creamy, and bursting with tropical flavorsโ€”perfect for a light and healthy meal! Would you like to add a spicy twist or pair it with tortillas? ๐Ÿ˜Š๐ŸŒฎ

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