Description
Warm up your evenings with this creamy coconut white fish stew that promises a tropical escape in every bite. With tender fish simmered in rich coconut milk and infused with aromatic herbs, this dish is not only comforting but also visually stunning. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this stew will become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod or tilapia)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- Chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping vegetables into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic and ginger.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add bell peppers and carrots; cook until slightly softened.
- Pour in the coconut milk and fish sauce; stir well and let it simmer gently.
- Add the white fish fillets to the pot; poach them until fully cooked and flaky.
- Remove from heat, then stir in lime juice and garnish with cilantro.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: For added protein, consider swapping out white fish for shrimp or scallops. Fresh herbs like cilantro can enhance flavors; feel free to experiment with other herbs like basil or parsley.