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Szechuan Coconut‑Lime Poached Snapper

Snapper gently poached in a fragrant broth of coconut milk, kaffir lime leaves, Szechuan pepper, and chilies, finished with fresh cilantro.

Szechuan Coconut‑Lime Poached Snapper

Total

40 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

3

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Servings

Recipe serves 3

Ingredients

  • 3 pieces Snapper fillets
  • 1 cup Full‑fat coconut milk
  • 4 leaves Kaffir lime leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns
  • 2 Red Thai chilies, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime juice
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat, add the minced garlic and sliced chilies, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Stir in the Szechuan peppercorns, kaffir lime leaves, and salt; cook for another 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, then add the lime juice.

  4. 4

    Place the snapper fillets into the simmering broth, cover, and poach for 12‑15 minutes, turning once, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.

  5. 5

    Remove the fish, discard the lime leaves, and drizzle the broth over the fillets.

  6. 6

    Garnish each serving with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

320

16% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein28 g
Carbohydrate6 g
Fat22 g
Fiber1 g
Sugar3 g
Sodium380 mg

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