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Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice

Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice for a Tropical Escape

This Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice offers a tropical escape with its creamy sauce and tender fish, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 500

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 1 pound White Fish Fillets (cod or tilapia)
  • 1 can Unsweetened Coconut Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Red Curry Paste Adjust for preferred heat level
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce (optional)
  • 2 Limes Zest and Juice Key for refreshing kick
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, grated
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Essential for seasoning
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro Leaves For garnish
For the Jasmine Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine Rice
  • 2 cups Water Needed to cook the rice

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Separate pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting white fish fillets into bite-sized chunks and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger, sautéing for about one minute.
  3. Fold in the fish chunks into the skillet, coating them with the curry base. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the fish is lightly cooked.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and juice of one lime. Add lime zest, salt, and pepper to taste. Let simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water. Bring two cups of water to a boil in another pot, add rice with a pinch of salt, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes.
  6. Once the rice is cooked, fluff it gently with a fork. Serve by placing jasmine rice on each plate and ladling the Coconut Lime Fish Curry on top. Garnish with cilantro leaves and extra lime zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftover curry in airtight containers for up to 2-3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently on the stove with extra coconut milk if needed.

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