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.

Total
40 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Serves
3
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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
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
Stir in the Szechuan peppercorns, kaffir lime leaves, and salt; cook for another 30 seconds.
- 3
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer, then add the lime juice.
- 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
Remove the fish, discard the lime leaves, and drizzle the broth over the fillets.
- 6
Garnish each serving with chopped cilantro and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
320
16% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 28 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
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