Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa

 

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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