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Coconut Lime Fish with Rice

Coconut Lime Fish with Rice: A Tropical Dinner Delight

Experience a taste of the tropics with Coconut Lime Fish with Rice, a quick, gluten-free and nutritious dinner option.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 pieces White Fish Fillets Substitutable with tilapia or cod
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can swap for avocado oil or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be substituted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Coconut Lime Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Light coconut milk can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice Freshly squeezed preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest Use organic limes for better taste
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Can substitute with basmati rice
  • 2 cups Water
For Garnish
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro Parsley can be used instead
  • 2 pieces Lime Wedges Serve on the side

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup of jasmine rice with 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the water is absorbed. Let sit for 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk together 1 can of coconut milk, the juice and zest from 2 limes, garlic powder, and seasoning in a mixing bowl. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook white fish fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through.
  4. Pour the coconut lime sauce over the fish and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Serve the rice topped with coconut lime fish, garnished with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Fish can be frozen for up to 2 months, reheat gently.

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