Fish Head Soup
Savory Fish Head Soup with Ginger and Lemongrass
Ingredients:
2 fish heads (snapper, grouper, or your choice), cleaned and gills removed
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
2 tomatoes, quartered
1 red chili, sliced (optional)
6 cups water or fish stock
2 tablespoons fish sauce
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or scallions, for garnish
Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
Add the lemongrass, tomatoes, and chili (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes.
Place the cleaned fish heads in the pot and gently sauté for 2 minutes.
Pour in water or fish stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, skimming off any foam.
Add fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Carefully remove the fish heads and set aside.
Strain the broth if desired for a smoother texture, or serve as is.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with fresh herbs, and serve hot with steamed rice.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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This Fish Head Soup is pure comfort in a bowl With ginger, lemongrass, and lime, it’s light, aromatic, and full of flavor!
Savory Fish Head Soup with Ginger and Lemongrass
Ingredients:
2 fish heads (snapper, grouper, or your choice), cleaned and gills removed
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
2 tomatoes, quartered
1 red chili, sliced (optional)
6 cups water or fish stock
2 tablespoons fish sauce
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or scallions, for garnish
Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
Add the lemongrass, tomatoes, and chili (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes.
Place the cleaned fish heads in the pot and gently sauté for 2 minutes.
Pour in water or fish stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, skimming off any foam.
Add fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Carefully remove the fish heads and set aside.
Strain the broth if desired for a smoother texture, or serve as is.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with fresh herbs, and serve hot with steamed rice.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#fishhead #seafoodsoup #gingersoup #lemongrasssoup #fishlovers #asiansoup #comfortingbroth #homemadesoup #cleaneating #glutenfreerecipes #lightmeals #soupseason #fishrecipe #simplecooking #healthyfish #seafoodlovers #heartybroth #freshherbs #traditionalrecipes #nourishingmeals
This Fish Head Soup is pure comfort in a bowl With ginger, lemongrass, and lime, it’s light, aromatic, and full of flavor!
Fish Head Soup
Savory Fish Head Soup with Ginger and Lemongrass
Ingredients:
2 fish heads (snapper, grouper, or your choice), cleaned and gills removed
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 thumb-sized piece of ginger, sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, smashed
2 tomatoes, quartered
1 red chili, sliced (optional)
6 cups water or fish stock
2 tablespoons fish sauce
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or scallions, for garnish
Directions:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until fragrant.
Add the lemongrass, tomatoes, and chili (if using). Cook for another 2 minutes.
Place the cleaned fish heads in the pot and gently sauté for 2 minutes.
Pour in water or fish stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes, skimming off any foam.
Add fish sauce, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Carefully remove the fish heads and set aside.
Strain the broth if desired for a smoother texture, or serve as is.
Ladle soup into bowls, top with fresh herbs, and serve hot with steamed rice.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 210 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#fishhead #seafoodsoup #gingersoup #lemongrasssoup #fishlovers #asiansoup #comfortingbroth #homemadesoup #cleaneating #glutenfreerecipes #lightmeals #soupseason #fishrecipe #simplecooking #healthyfish #seafoodlovers #heartybroth #freshherbs #traditionalrecipes #nourishingmeals
This Fish Head Soup is pure comfort in a bowl With ginger, lemongrass, and lime, it’s light, aromatic, and full of flavor!


