🥥🐟🌶️ Thai Coconut Curry Fish
🍽️ Servings: 4
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 25 minutes
🌶️ Spice Level: Medium (adjustable)
🧾 Ingredients
🐟 Fish:
1 lb (450g) firm white fish fillets (e.g., cod, halibut, or tilapia), cut into chunks 🐟
Juice of ½ lime 🍋
Salt & pepper, to taste 🧂
🍛 Curry Base:
2 tbsp coconut oil 🥥
1 medium onion, finely chopped 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1-inch piece ginger, grated 🌱
1–2 green chilies, sliced (optional) 🌶️
2 tbsp red curry paste 🌶️
1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) coconut milk 🥥
1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth 🍲
1 tbsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a vegetarian option)
1 tsp brown sugar or palm sugar
Juice of ½ lime 🍋
1 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
Salt to taste 🧂
🌿 Garnish:
Fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
Lime wedges 🍋
Sliced red chili (optional) 🌶️
Chopped green onions 🧅
👩🍳 Instructions
1. 🐟 Marinate the Fish:
Rinse the fish fillets and pat dry.
Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper. Set aside while you prepare the curry base.
2. 🍛 Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until soft and translucent.
Add garlic, ginger, and optional green chilies. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
3. 🌶️ Add the Curry Paste:
Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 1–2 minutes, allowing the paste to toast and release its oils.
4. 🥥 Simmer the Coconut Base:
Pour in the coconut milk and vegetable broth, stirring well to combine.
Add fish sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–7 minutes to let the flavors meld.
5. 🐟 Cook the Fish:
Gently add the fish chunks to the curry sauce and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Be careful not to overcook the fish, as it can become tough.
🍚 To Serve:
Serve the curry over steamed jasmine rice, coconut rice, or rice noodles 🍚
Pair with naan, roti, or a light cucumber salad 🥒
🌿 Garnish & Enjoy:
Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and optional sliced red chili for extra heat.
Serve with a side of roti or crispy poppadoms for a fun texture.
💡 Tips & Variations:
🌶️ Adjust the spice level by adding more red curry paste or fresh chilies.
🧄 For extra flavor, try adding a stalk of lemongrass or a few kaffir lime leaves to the sauce.
🐠 If you prefer, you can also use other firm fish such as mahi-mahi or swordfish.
🥦 Add in some vegetables like baby corn, bell peppers, or spinach to make the dish heartier.