Mexican Fish Soup
A bright, simmered seafood broth loaded with white fish and shrimp, finished with lime and fresh cilantro. Ready in 20 minutes, tastes like the coast.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 32g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add sliced onion and jalapeño, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Step 2
Pour in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and add fish fillets. Simmer 5 minutes until fish is just cooked through.
Step 3
Add shrimp and stir gently. Cook 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
Step 4
Squeeze lime juice over the pot. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
Step 5
Ladle into bowls and top with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges and crusty bread.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (5+ quarts)
- wooden spoon
- ladle
- cutting board
- chef's knife
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