Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice. This vibrant and creamy dish features tender fish simmered in a luscious coconut milk sauce, infused with zesty lime and aromatic spices. Perfectly paired with fluffy jasmine rice, this meal is as nutritious as it is delicious, making it an ideal choice for both family gatherings and special occasions. With just seven straightforward steps, you can create a flavor-packed dish that will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut)
- 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- Juice and zest of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
- In a pot, combine rinsed rice with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer covered for about 15 minutes until absorbed.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste; cook for an additional minute.
- Whisk in coconut milk along with lime juice and zest. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
- Add fish fillets to the sauce; cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until opaque.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve over jasmine rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg