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Coconut Lime Fish with Garlic Butter

Delicious Coconut Lime Fish with Garlic Butter
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This Coconut Lime Fish with Garlic Butter is a quick and easy weeknight dinner bursting with tropical flavors. Flaky white fish is pan-seared to perfection and topped with a luscious coconut lime and garlic butter sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 4 (6-ounce) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or snapper)
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice, fresh
  • 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges, for serving

Instructions

  1. Pat the fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Add the fish fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
  4. While the fish is cooking, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and lime juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until slightly thickened.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
  7. Pour the coconut lime garlic butter sauce over the cooked fish fillets.
  8. Serve immediately with lime wedges.

Notes

Serve this delicious fish with a side of rice or quinoa and some steamed vegetables for a complete and healthy meal.

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