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Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe

Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice You’ll Love

Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice is a quick, gluten-free delight that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White Fish Cod or tilapia can be used as substitutes.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Opt for light coconut milk for fewer calories.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Coconut oil can be substituted for an authentic flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced; ground ginger can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Can use lemon juice as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Zest
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Optional.
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped; parsley can be used as a substitute.
  • Salt To taste.
  • Pepper To taste.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice Basmati is a suitable alternative.
  • 3 cups Water For cooking the rice.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large skillet
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water. In a saucepan, bring water and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add rice, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it sit covered for 5 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced ginger and garlic, sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, allowing flavors to meld.
  4. Gradually whisk in coconut milk, lime juice, lime zest, and fish sauce. Simmer for 3-5 minutes until sauce thickens.
  5. Gently place fish fillets into sauce, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until opaque.
  6. Taste sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and additional lime juice if desired.
  7. Fluff rice, serve in bowls topped with the curry, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh ingredients enhance the flavor. Monitor heat when cooking fish to prevent overcooking.

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