Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa 🐟🥥🍋🥑 — a refreshing and tropical delight!
Ingredients 🥗
For the Coconut Lime Fish:
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or snapper) 🐟
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- Zest of 1 lime 🍋
- Juice of 2 limes 🍋
- 1/2 cup coconut milk 🥥
- 2 tablespoons olive oil 🫒
- 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) 🌶️
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
For the Avocado Salsa:
- 1 large avocado, diced 🥑
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 🍅
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced 🧅
- Juice of 1 lime 🍋
- Salt and pepper, to taste 🧂
- Fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Instructions 📜
1️⃣ Marinate the Fish:
- In a shallow dish, combine lime zest, lime juice, coconut milk, olive oil, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Add the fish fillets, ensuring they are well coated in the marinade.
- Cover and let the fish marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15–20 minutes. 🍋🥥🐟
2️⃣ Prepare the Avocado Salsa:
- In a bowl, mix the diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, salt, pepper, and chopped cilantro.
- Gently toss until well combined. Set aside. 🥑🍅🧅
3️⃣ Cook the Fish:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
- Remove the fish from the marinade and gently shake off any excess liquid.
- Place the fillets in the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. 🐟🔥
4️⃣ Serve:
- Plate the cooked fish and top each fillet with a generous scoop of avocado salsa.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges for an extra citrusy punch. 🍋🌿
- Enjoy your flavorful Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa! 🥳🍽️
Tips for Extra Magic:
- Pair with steamed jasmine rice or quinoa for a heartier meal. 🍚
- Add diced mango to the avocado salsa for a sweeter tropical twist. 🥭
- Sprinkle toasted coconut flakes over the fish for extra texture and flavor. 🥥
This light, healthy, and tropical dish is a perfect way to brighten your plate with bold, fresh flavors! 🌴✨
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