Description
Warm up your evenings with this Creamy Coconut White Fish Stew, a delightful dish that combines the rich creaminess of coconut milk with tender white fish and vibrant vegetables. Perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals, this stew is not only flavorful but also nutritious and customizable to your liking. With a simple preparation process, you can whip up a hearty meal in just about 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for both family gatherings and meal prep. Enjoy every comforting spoonful of this delicious stew, which tastes even better the next day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 can (14 ounces) coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Rinse the fish fillets under cold water, pat dry, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add tomatoes and bell pepper; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth; stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in fish sauce (if using), lime juice, and curry powder; season with salt and pepper.
- Gently add fish pieces; cook for about 10 minutes until opaque and cooked through.
- Stir in chopped greens; cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg