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Coconut Lime Fish Stew with Chili Peppers

Rachel AnneRecipe By Rachel Anne |Updated 2025-08-12 |20 Comments
Coconut Lime Fish Stew with Chili Peppers
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Coconut Lime Fish Stew with Chili Peppers

PREP15 min
COOK30 min

Coconut Lime Fish Stew with Chili Peppers is a vibrant, one-pot meal brimming with tropical flavor and gentle spice. Fresh, zesty, and so easy!

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4SERVINGS

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion; cook 3 minutes until softened.
  2. 2
    Stir in garlic, ginger, and chili peppers; sauté 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  3. 3
    Add red bell pepper. Cook 2 minutes more.
  4. 4
    Pour in coconut milk and broth. Add lime zest, juice, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. 5
    Bring to a simmer, then add cherry tomatoes. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. 6
    Gently add fish pieces. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook 5-7 minutes, until fish is just cooked through.
  7. 7
    Stir in cilantro, taste and adjust seasoning. Serve over jasmine rice with extra cilantro and lime wedges.

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