Description
Craving something cozy yet tropical? This Creamy Coconut White Fish Stew is the answer! A flavorful blend of tender white fish, juicy tomatoes, warm spices, and rich coconut milk creates a deeply satisfying bowl. It’s perfect as a quick dinner, light lunch, or even a healthy comfort food option. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner, easy stew recipe, or delicious seafood dish, this one-pot wonder delivers taste and nutrition in every spoonful. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and loaded with lean protein—ideal for your go-to collection of healthy and easy dinner ideas.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs firm white fish (cod, halibut, or haddock), cut into chunks
1 tablespoon coconut oil or olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chili flakes
1.5 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk
1 cup seafood or vegetable broth
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Optional: sliced red chili or jalapeño
Instructions
1. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, halve the cherry tomatoes, and cut the fish into chunks. Season the fish lightly with salt and pepper.
2. Heat coconut oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
3. Stir in garlic and ginger, cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add turmeric, paprika, and chili flakes. Stir for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.
5. Add cherry tomatoes and cook for 3–4 minutes until softened.
6. Pour in coconut milk and broth. Stir to combine. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
7. Gently add the white fish chunks. Simmer for 6–8 minutes until fish is opaque and cooked through.
8. Turn off the heat. Stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust salt/pepper.
9. Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley and optional sliced chili.
10. Serve hot with rice, crusty bread, or on its own.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier, richer broth that balances the acidity of the lime and tomatoes.
Always add the fish at the end of cooking to keep it tender and flaky.
For extra flavor, sauté the aromatics until deeply golden before adding liquid.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Global / Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 55mg