Coconut Lime Fish with Avocado Salsa 🐟🥥🍋🥑

A light, tropical-inspired dish featuring tender fish marinated in coconut and lime, topped with fresh avocado salsa.

Ingredients 🥗

For the Coconut Lime Fish

• 4 white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or snapper)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Zest of 1 lime
• Juice of 2 limes
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For the Avocado Salsa

• 1 large avocado, diced
• 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions 📜

Marinate the Fish

1. In a shallow dish, combine lime zest, lime juice, coconut milk, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
2. Add fish fillets, coat well, cover, and marinate for 15–20 minutes.

Prepare the Avocado Salsa

1. In a bowl, combine avocado, cherry tomatoes, red onion, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro.
2. Gently toss until mixed. Set aside.

Cook the Fish

1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Remove fish from marinade and shake off excess.
2. Cook fillets 3–4 minutes per side, until opaque and flaky.

Serve

1. Plate fish and top with avocado salsa.
2. Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

Details

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: ~25 minutes
• Servings: 4

✨ A fresh, healthy meal with tropical flair—perfect for summer dining or a light dinner!