Description
This Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa is a light, tropical-inspired seafood dish featuring crispy pan-seared fish, tangy lime, fresh coconut, and creamy avocado. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special dinner, this recipe brings vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Fish:
- 4 x 180g firm white fish fillets (blue-eye, snapper, cod, halibut, or mahi-mahi)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Sea salt & freshly ground black pepper
For the Coconut Lime & Avocado Salsa:
- 1 lime, segmented (plus lime wedges for serving)
- 80g fresh coconut, coarsely grated
- 1 small red chili, finely chopped
- 1 avocado, diced
- 5cm piece ginger, cut into matchsticks
- 1 cup fresh coriander leaves
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
For Serving:
- Steamed white rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Coconut Lime & Avocado Salsa
- Segment the lime by cutting off the skin and white pith, then cut each segment away from the membrane.
- Combine the lime segments, coconut, chili, avocado, ginger, coriander, fish sauce, and sugar in a mixing bowl.
- Stir gently and let the salsa sit for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
Step 2: Cook the Fish
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat.
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels, season with salt and black pepper, and slash the skin a few times to prevent curling.
- Place the fish skin-side down in the hot pan and sear for 2-3 minutes until the skin is crispy and golden.
- Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily.
Step 3: Assemble & Serve
- Divide steamed rice among plates and top with the crispy fish fillets.
- Spoon the coconut lime avocado salsa generously over the fish.
- Garnish with extra lime wedges and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh coconut for the best flavor, or lightly toast shredded coconut if fresh is unavailable.
- Make it spicier by adding extra chopped red chili or a dash of hot sauce.
- Swap fish for shrimp or tofu for a delicious alternative.
- Pairs well with coconut rice or a fresh tropical salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Searing
- Cuisine: Tropical / Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Fiber: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg