This clear snapper (kakap) soup with fresh tomatoes and a sprinkle of scallions is light on the stomach yet rich in protein, making it a perfect diet-friendly dish that still delights the taste buds. The broth gets its natural tangy-savory flavor from tomatoes and lime, with no coconut milk or excess oil. This dish is practical to make in a single pot and is perfect enjoyed warm any time.
🧂 Ingredients
🍽️ Servings: 3
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- 300 grams snapper fillet
- 3 red tomatoes, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 4 cloves shallots, thinly sliced
- 2 inch piece ginger, crushed
- 1 stalk lemongrass, crushed
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
- 1 handful Thai basil leaves
- 800 ml water
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1 tsp olive oil for sautéing
- 3 whole bird's eye chilies (optional)
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👩🍳 Instructions
- 1 Wash the snapper fillet thoroughly, cut into pieces as desired, then rub with a little lime juice and let sit for 10 minutes to remove any fishy smell.
- 2 Heat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat, and sauté the garlic, shallots, ginger, and lemongrass until fragrant.
- 3 Add the diced tomatoes and sauté briefly until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.
- 4 Pour in the water, bring to a boil until the seasonings are well combined, and let it boil for about 5 minutes so the tomato flavor comes out fully.
- 5 Add the snapper pieces and cook over low-medium heat for 8-10 minutes until the fish is fully cooked; don't stir too often so the fish doesn't fall apart.
- 6 Season with salt and pepper, adjust the taste, and add whole bird's eye chilies if you like a bit of spice.
- 7 Turn off the heat, add the lime juice, scallions, and Thai basil leaves, stir briefly, then cover the pot for 2 minutes so the basil aroma infuses into the soup.
- 8 Serve the soup warm in bowls and enjoy as a filling diet-friendly dish.
💡 Tips
• Choose fresh snapper with clean white flesh and no odor for the best soup results.
• Don't cook the fish too long so it stays tender and doesn't fall apart.
• You can substitute the snapper with grouper or boneless chicken breast fillet for a different protein option.
• Add the tomato pieces near the end of cooking if you prefer them to still have a slightly firm texture.
📊 Nutrition Facts / serving
165
Calories (kcal)
24 g
Protein
5 g
Fat
6 g
Carbs
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