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! 🌴✨
