Description
This Creamy Coconut White Fish Stew is a quick dinner idea that blends bold flavor with rich texture. Perfect for comfort food cravings, it’s made with tender white fish simmered in coconut milk, fresh aromatics, and lime juice. It’s an easy recipe that’s healthy, satisfying, and ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Whether you’re exploring new dinner ideas or looking for a healthy seafood stew, this one-pot meal is flavorful, comforting, and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
1 1/2 pounds white fish (like cod or halibut), cut into chunks
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened and golden.
2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Stir in turmeric and chili flakes, mixing well with the aromatics.
4. Pour in the coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 5–7 minutes.
5. Nestle in the white fish chunks. Cover and let them poach gently for 8–10 minutes.
6. Season with salt, squeeze in fresh lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
Always use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture.
Don’t over-stir the fish once added, or it will break apart.
Finish with lime juice at the end to keep the flavor bright and fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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