🌴 Coconut Fish Curry with Carrots 🐟🥕🍛
A rich, creamy, and fragrant coconut curry featuring tender fish and sweet carrots, perfect for a comforting dinner or a tropical twist on your weekly meal plan!
📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🐟 For the Fish:
500g (1.1 lb) white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or tilapia) – cut into chunks 🐟
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
1 tbsp lime juice or lemon juice 🍋
🍛 For the Curry:
1 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️
1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1-inch piece of fresh ginger, grated 🌿
1-2 tbsp curry powder (mild or medium, depending on your spice level) 🌶️
1 tsp ground turmeric (optional, for extra color and depth) ✨
3 medium carrots, sliced into thin rounds or matchsticks 🥕
400ml (14 oz) coconut milk 🥥
1 tsp fish sauce (optional, for umami depth) 🐟
Salt to taste 🧂
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish 🌿
🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Fish 🐟
Cut fish into bite-sized chunks.
Season lightly with salt, pepper, and lime juice.
Set aside to marinate for about 10–15 minutes while you start the curry.
2. Sauté Aromatics 🧄🧅
In a large pan or pot, heat 1 tbsp oil over medium heat.
Add chopped onions and sauté for 3–4 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Spice It Up 🌶️
Stir in curry powder and turmeric.
Cook for about 30 seconds to 1 minute to toast the spices and release their aromas.
4. Simmer the Carrots 🥕
Add sliced carrots and stir to coat them in the spice mixture.
Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add fish sauce (if using) and a pinch of salt.
Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes, or until carrots are just tender.
5. Add the Fish 🐟
Gently place marinated fish chunks into the curry.
Spoon some of the sauce over the fish.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 5–7 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
6. Final Touches 🌿
Taste and adjust seasoning (add more salt or a dash of lime if desired).
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
🍚 Serving Suggestions
Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice 🍚 or basmati rice.
Add a side of naan bread or roti for dipping 🫓.
For extra texture, top with toasted coconut flakes 🥥 or a sprinkle of chili flakes 🌶️.
👩🍳 Tips & Variations
Swap fish for shrimp 🍤 or tofu for a vegetarian version.
Add baby spinach or peas in the last 2 minutes for a pop of green 🌱.
Use full-fat coconut milk for the richest flavor, or light coconut milk for a leaner dish.