Gluten-Free Spicy Fish Soup

This Gluten-Free Spicy Fish Soup is a vibrant midnight dish that combines fresh fish, aromatic spices, and a comforting broth. Perfectly crafted for late-night cravings, it offers a delightful balance of heat and flavor that will warm your soul.

Gluten-Free Spicy Fish Soup
25 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
230 kcal

Ingredients

  • White fish fillets (e.g., cod or tilapia) - 200 grams
  • Fish stock or water - 500 milliliters
  • Ginger, sliced - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic, minced - 1 tablespoon
  • Red chili, sliced - 1 medium
  • Spring onions, chopped - 2 stalks
  • Mushrooms, sliced (shiitake or button) - 100 grams
  • Soy sauce (gluten-free) - 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped - 2 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat and sauté the ginger and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the sliced red chili and mushrooms to the pot, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Pour in the fish stock or water, then add the soy sauce and lime juice, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat and add the white fish fillets, cooking for about 5-7 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Stir in the chopped spring onions and cilantro, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 230
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 8 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from fish, promoting heart health.

Tags

ChineseGluten-FreeMidnight