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Thai Coconut Fish Curry

Thai Coconut Fish Curry: A Tropical Escape for Dinner

This Thai Coconut Fish Curry is a quick, satisfying meal that transports you to Thailand with its vibrant flavors and creamy coconut base.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 2-3 tbsp Oil for sautéing
  • 500 g White Fish like cod or tilapia
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves crushed
  • 1 tsp Minced Ginger fresh preferred
  • 3 tbsp Thai Red Curry Paste adjust to spice preference
  • 400 g Coconut Milk light coconut milk optional
  • 1 tsp Fish Sauce or omit for vegetarian
  • 1 tsp Brown Sugar or coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp Lime Juice fresh preferred
  • 1 handful Fresh Herbs like basil or cilantro
To Serve
  • 1 cup Steamed Rice or cauliflower rice for low-carb
  • Lime Wedges for serving
  • Sliced Chillies for serving

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the white fish dry with paper towels, drizzle with oil, and season with salt. Sear in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, add more oil if needed, then sauté the finely chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add crushed garlic and minced ginger and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in the Thai red curry paste and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Mix well with the aromatics.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar. Stir well and simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Gently add the seared fish back, spooning sauce over it. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  6. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs and sliced chilies, and serve hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is easily customizable with different proteins or vegetables. Prepare the sauce in advance for quick weeknight meals.

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