How to Make the Perfect The Insanely Delicious Creamy Coconut Fish Curry Recipe You Need Tonight

Thai · Medium · 50 minutes min · 4 servings

A delectable fish curry with a creamy coconut base, packed with spices and flavors that will bring the taste of the tropics to your table.

Why this recipe works

This The Insanely Delicious Creamy Coconut Fish Curry Recipe You Need Tonight recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 50 minutes minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 480 calories with 30g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.

What you will need

This recipe uses 18 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:

1 lb white fish fillets
1 can coconut milk
1 medium onion
1 medium bell pepper
2 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger
2 tbsp red curry paste
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 cup spinach
1 tbsp basil
1 tbsp coriander
1 slice lime

Step by step instructions

Step 1: Sauté Aromatics

In a large skillet, sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.

Step 2: Add Vegetables

Add bell pepper and spinach, cooking until softened.

Step 3: Stir in Curry Paste

Add red curry paste, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper, stirring well.

Step 4: Add Coconut Milk and Fish

Pour in coconut milk and gently add the fish fillets. Simmer until fish is cooked through.

Step 5: Finish with Lime

Stir in fish sauce and lime juice for added flavor.

Step 6: Serve

Garnish with basil, coriander, and lime slices before serving.

Easy substitutions

Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:

white fish fillets → shrimp
coconut milk → almond milk
red curry paste → green curry paste

Common mistakes to avoid

Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:

Not cooking the fish long enough, leaving it raw.
Overcooking the vegetables, making them mushy.
Using too little curry paste, resulting in bland flavor.

Nutrition facts

Per serving: 480 calories, 30g protein, 40g carbs, 28g fat, 5g fiber.

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