Description
This Creamy Coconut White Fish Stew is a flavorful blend of tender white fish, juicy tomatoes, warm spices, and rich coconut milk. It creates a satisfying bowl perfect for dinner or lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs firm white fish (cod, halibut, or haddock), cut into chunks
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup seafood or vegetable broth
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Optional: sliced red chili or jalapeño
Instructions
- Chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the fish into chunks. Season the fish lightly with salt and pepper.
- Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add turmeric, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
- Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth. Stir to combine. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Gently add the white fish chunks. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until fish is opaque and cooked through.
- Turn off the heat. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and optional sliced chili.
- Serve hot with rice, crusty bread, or on its own.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Reheat gently to avoid overcooking the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Creamy Coconut White Fish, Seafood Stew, Healthy Dinner