Thai Curry Coconut Fish Curry
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4.6
Thai Curry Coconut Fish Curry
Description
The preparation begins by seasoning and searing the fish to develop a slight crust, locking in moistness. The curry base is built by sautéing aromatics—onion, garlic, and ginger—followed by the aromatic red curry paste for fragrant depth. Adding coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, and brown sugar creates a balanced sauce that simmers to thicken slightly. Cooking the fish in the sauce finishes it gently, imparting curry flavors without overcooking.
Sprinkling fresh herbs like basil, coriander, and mint along with sliced chilies adds brightness and heat. This dish is typically enjoyed with steamed rice and a wedge of lime to add extra acidity upon serving.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 500 g (1lb) white fish
- 1 tsp salt
For the Thai red curry
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic crushed, cloves
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 3 tbsp Thai red curry paste
- 400 g (14oz) coconut milk
- 1 tsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp lime juice
- herbs Basil, coriander/cilantro, mint, handful fresh
To serve
- Steamed rice
- lime wedges
- Chili pepper sliced
Instructions
- Pat the fish dry with paper towels then drizzle with a little oil and season with salt.
- Sear in a hot pan until golden brown on both sides then remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic and ginger until soft and translucent.
- Add the curry paste and cook for a few minutes until fragrant. Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice and brown sugar.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 8-10 minutes, until slightly thicker. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Add the fish to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the fish is fully cooked.
- Scatter over fresh herbs and finely sliced chillies then serve with lime wedges and steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 267 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 267kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 849mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 435mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1774IU | 35% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 41mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
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