Spicy Lemon Fish Soup With Lemongrass Coconut Cream Swirl 1767808983.1022954
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Spicy Lemon Fish Soup With Lemongrass Coconut Cream Swirl

Spicy Lemon Fish Soup With Lemongrass Coconut Cream Swirl 1767808983.1022954

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Spicy Lemon Fish Soup With Lemongrass Coconut Cream Swirl 1767808983.1022954

spicy lemon fish soup

  • Author: Sarah Williams
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: General
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Description

This Spicy Lemon Fish Soup is a comforting and invigorating dish combining flaky white fish, bright lemon, and creamy coconut milk. It’s surprisingly easy to make and perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 500g (1.1lb) Firm White Fish Fillets (Cod): cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1.2L (5 cups) Fish Stock: low-sodium recommended
  • 200ml (¾ cup) Full-Fat Coconut Milk: do not use ‘lite’
  • 1 Stalk Lemongrass, White Part Only, Finely Minced
  • 1 Medium Onion, Diced
  • 1 Carrot, Diced
  • 1 Celery Stalk, Diced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Fresh Ginger, Minced
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp (5g) Chili Flakes, plus extra 1 tsp for Chili Oil
  • ½ tsp (2.5g) Ground Cumin
  • Zest of 1 Lemon
  • Juice of 1 Lemon
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Soy Sauce (Halal-Certified, Optional)
  • 1 tbsp (15ml) Lime Juice (Optional)
  • Salt and Pepper, to Taste
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) Vegetable Oil (for Chili Oil)
  • 2 tbsp (30g) Toasted Coconut Flakes
  • Fresh Cilantro Leaves, Roughly Chopped, for Garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté Vegetables: Sauté onion, carrot, and celery in olive oil until softened. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
  2. Bloom Spices: Stir in chili flakes and cumin; cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Simmer Broth: Add fish stock and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add Citrus: Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and soy sauce; season with salt and pepper.
  5. Cook Fish: Gently add fish and simmer until opaque, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Make Coconut Cream: Simmer coconut milk and lemongrass for 5 minutes; cool and strain.
  7. Make Chili Oil: Warm vegetable oil with chili flakes; strain.
  8. Plate and Garnish: Ladle soup, swirl in coconut cream, drizzle with chili oil, and garnish with coconut flakes and cilantro.

Notes

For a smoother coconut cream, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve. Adjust chili flakes to your spice preference.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.25 cups
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 15 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Protein: 25 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg

Keywords: soup,fish,coconut,lemongrass,spicy,lemon,easy,dinner,comfort food

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