30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Fish Taste Explosion
A flavorful Thai-inspired coconut curry fish dish with tender white fish fillets simmered in a rich coconut milk sauce with aromatic spices, fresh vegetables, and herbs. Serve over rice for a complete meal.
- Author: Zoe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Thai
- Diet: Low Lactose
- 4 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or tilapia)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1/2 cup chicken or seafood broth
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups fresh spinach or basil leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Cooked white rice, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in coconut milk and broth, stirring until smooth.
- Add cherry tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season fish with salt and pepper and gently place into the sauce.
- Cover and simmer 8–10 minutes until fish is flaky and cooked through.
- Stir in spinach or basil and lime juice just before serving.
- Serve fish and curry sauce over warm white rice and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- Use fresh fish for best results.
- Adjust curry paste amount for desired spice level.
- Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Thai fish curry, Coconut milk fish, Easy seafood curry, One bowl fish dinner, Asian-inspired seafood