Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Asian cuisine to your dinner table. This simple yet impressive recipe combines tender white fish fillets simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce, infused with zesty lime and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also offers a healthy boost of protein and nutrients. With just seven easy steps, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 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 rice with 3 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to boil, then cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until tender.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced ginger and garlic until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in coconut milk along with lime juice and zest; simmer gently for 3-5 minutes.
- Add fish fillets to the sauce, cooking for about 4-5 minutes on each side until opaque and flaky.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust lime juice if needed.
- Fluff jasmine rice and serve topped with curry and fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg