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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
Mexican Fish Soup
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high. Add sliced onion and jalapeño, sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in broth and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and add fish fillets. Simmer 5 minutes until fish is just cooked through.

  3. Step 3

    Add shrimp and stir gently. Cook 2 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque.

  4. Step 4

    Squeeze lime juice over the pot. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

  5. 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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