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Spicy Coconut Fish Curry

Spicy Coconut Fish Curry: The Best Quick Comfort Food!

This Spicy Coconut Fish Curry combines tender fish fillets with a luscious coconut sauce, ready in just 30 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry Base
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Cooking fat to sauté aromatics
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Coconut Milk Rich and creamy base
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust to heat preference
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Optional for vegetarian version
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Optional for reducing sweetness
For the Veggies
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 2 cups Spinach Leaves Fresh
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Fresh is recommended
  • Fresh Cilantro For garnish, optional
  • to taste Salt Adjust to preference
  • to taste Pepper Adjust to preference

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute to let spices bloom.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, fish sauce, and brown sugar, then bring to a simmer.
  6. Add the chunks of white fish fillets and cook for 5-7 minutes until flaky.
  7. Toss in halved cherry tomatoes and spinach, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice over the curry; adjust seasoning if necessary.
  9. Ladle the curry into bowls, garnishing with cilantro, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and feel free to customize the recipe with different proteins or greens.

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