Coconut Lime Fish with Garlic Butter
A delightful and easy-to-prepare dish that combines flaky fish with coconut milk and the zing of fresh lime, topped with rich garlic butter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 filets of white fish (e.g., tilapia, cod, or snapper)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- Juice and zest of 2 limes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges for serving
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Start by rinsing the fish filets under cold water and patting them dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, and lime zest. Whisk until well combined.
- In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the seasoned fish filets to the skillet, cooking for about 3-4 minutes on one side until golden brown. Flip the fish to brown the other side.
- Pour the coconut milk mixture over the fish and simmer for an additional 4-5 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and sprinkle with red pepper flakes, if using.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve immediately with lime wedges.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh fish. Adjust lime juice to taste and consider using herbs like thyme instead of cilantro for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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