Ingredients

  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Lime wedges, for serving

  • Instructions

  • Prepare Fish: Pat fish fillets dry with a paper towel, season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and curry paste, cooking for another minute until fragrant
  • Add Liquid:Stir in coconut milk and broth. Bring to a simmer.
  • Simmer Fish:Gently add the seasoned fish fillets to the simmering soup. Cook for 8-10 minutes until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Season Soup:Stir in fish sauce and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or more lime juice as needed.
  • Serve & Garnish:Ladle soup into bowls, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges on the side for an extra citrusy kick.



  • Recipe by Chef Zouheir