Description
This Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa is a vibrant dish that combines lime-marinated fish with refreshing avocado salsa, perfect for a summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets of white fish (such as cod, tilapia, or snapper)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 2 limes
- ½ cup of creamy coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
- ¼ teaspoon of red pepper flakes (optional, for a hint of spice)
- Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 1 large avocado, diced
- ½ cup of cherry tomatoes, quartered
- ¼ cup of red onion, finely diced
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- A handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Start by preparing the marinade for your fish. In a shallow dish, mix together the zest and juice of two limes, coconut milk, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Add the fish fillets, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 15 to 20 minutes.
- While the fish is marinating, prepare the avocado salsa. In a separate bowl, combine the diced avocado, quartered cherry tomatoes, finely diced red onion, juice of one lime, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Carefully toss the mixture to ensure everything is well combined.
- Once the fish has marinated, heat a large skillet over medium heat and remove the fish fillets from the marinade. Place the fillets in the skillet, cooking for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Top each fillet with a generous spoonful of avocado salsa. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a wedge of lime on the side.
Notes
Make sure to adjust cooking time based on the thickness of your fish fillets. Use fresh ingredients for a better taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 300 per serving
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Protein: 25 g