🐟 Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice 🍚🥥🌿
Tender chunks of white fish simmered in a rich coconut curry sauce with hints of lime, ginger, and garlic — served over fluffy jasmine rice for the perfect tropical comfort meal.
📋 Ingredients (Serves 4)
🐟 For the Fish Curry:
1½ lbs (680g) firm white fish fillets (cod, halibut, snapper, or tilapia), cut into chunks 🐟
1 tbsp oil (coconut or vegetable)
2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
1 stalk lemongrass, smashed and minced (or 1 tsp lemongrass paste)
1 tbsp red curry paste or yellow curry paste 🌶️
1 (13.5 oz / 400 ml) can full-fat coconut milk 🥥
1 cup fish or vegetable broth 🍲
Zest and juice of 1 lime 🍈
1 tsp brown sugar
2 tsp fish sauce (or soy sauce for a milder flavor)
Salt & pepper to taste 🧂
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional) 🍅
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish 🌿
🍚 For the Jasmine Rice:
1½ cups jasmine rice
3 cups water
Pinch of salt
🔪 Instructions
🍚 Step 1: Cook the Jasmine Rice
Rinse rice in cold water until it runs clear.
In a pot, bring 3 cups water and a pinch of salt to a boil.
Add rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it sit (covered) for 5–10 minutes before fluffing.
🍲 Step 2: Make the Coconut Lime Fish Curry
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium heat.
Sauté garlic, ginger, onion, and lemongrass until fragrant (about 2–3 minutes).
Stir in curry paste and cook for 1 minute more.
Add coconut milk, broth, lime zest, brown sugar, and fish sauce. Stir well.
Bring to a gentle simmer, then add cherry tomatoes (if using).
Gently add fish chunks to the simmering sauce. Cover and simmer 6–8 minutes, or until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Stir in lime juice, taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or extra lime if desired.
🍽️ To Serve:
Spoon jasmine rice into bowls.
Ladle the coconut lime curry over the rice.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and fresh lime wedges.
Optional: add sliced red chili for extra heat 🌶️
🎨 Presentation Tips:
Serve in shallow bowls for a beautiful contrast of white rice and golden curry.
Garnish with microgreens or Thai basil for an elegant touch.
Add a sprinkle of toasted shredded coconut for crunch and aroma.
🌟 Why You'll Love It:
Creamy, citrusy, and full of umami flavor
Mild heat with optional spice boost
Naturally gluten-free and easy to make dairy-free
Ready in under 40 minutes