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Brazilian Fish with Coconut and Lime (Peixe ao Coco com Limão)

A light and refreshing dish featuring white fish fillets baked in a flavorful coconut milk and lime sauce. A simple yet elegant meal.

35m4 servings
Contains fishPEANUT-free
350 cal|30g protein|15g carbs|18g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 680 g White fish fillets (cod, snapper, or halibut)
  • 1 13.5 oz can Coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp Lime juice
  • 1 tbsp Lime zest
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 0.25 cup Cilantro, chopped

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C).
  2. 2In a bowl, combine coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3Place fish fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut milk mixture over them.
  4. 4Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. 5Garnish with cilantro before serving.
  6. 6Serve hot with rice or quinoa.

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