Coconut Lime Fish with Cilantro Rice — FamilyPlate recipe🐟

Coconut Lime Fish with Cilantro Rice

This quick Brazilian dish features flaky white fish cooked in a creamy coconut lime sauce, served over fragrant cilantro rice. It’s high in protein and packed with flavor, making it a perfect option for a weeknight dinner!

🇧🇷 Brazilian
👶 Kid Friendly

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
High Protein

Nutrition (per serving)

480kcal
Calories
38g
Protein
45g
Carbs
18g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (like tilapia or cod)
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in the pan.

  3. 3

    Cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily.

  4. 4

    In a small bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, and fish sauce. Pour this mixture over the cooked fish and let it simmer for another 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Meanwhile, combine the cooked rice with chopped cilantro in a separate bowl, seasoning with salt to taste.

  6. 6

    Serve the fish over a bed of cilantro rice, drizzling the coconut sauce on top.

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