Description
Coconut Lime Fish with Garlic Butter is a dish that transports your taste buds to a sun-drenched island paradise with its blend of fresh fish, creamy coconut milk, and zesty lime.
Ingredients
1–1/2 pound fresh fish fillets
3 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 can (13.5 ounce) coconut milk
4 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoon unsalted butter
fresh cilantro, for garnish
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
chili flakes, optional
Instructions
1. 1. Marinate the Fish: In a shallow dish or resealable bag, combine the fish fillets, lime juice, lime zest, and coconut milk. Cover or seal, and let the fish marinate in the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes.
2. 2. Prepare the Garlic Butter: In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and set aside.
3. 3. Cook the Fish: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Remove the fish from the marinade and pat it dry. Season with salt and pepper. For baking, place on a greased baking sheet and cook for 12-15 minutes. For grilling, cook for 4-6 minutes per side.
4. 4. Finish with Garlic Butter: Drizzle the warm garlic butter over the cooked fish and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Serve alongside coconut rice, grilled pineapple or mango salad, or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Coconut Lime Fish, Tropical Fish Recipe