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30-Minute Thai Coconut Curry Fish Taste Explosion

Thai coconut curry fish

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.

Ingredients

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  • 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

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in red curry paste and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in coconut milk and broth, stirring until smooth.
  5. Add cherry tomatoes and simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Season fish with salt and pepper and gently place into the sauce.
  7. Cover and simmer 8–10 minutes until fish is flaky and cooked through.
  8. Stir in spinach or basil and lime juice just before serving.
  9. 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.

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Keywords: Thai fish curry, Coconut milk fish, Easy seafood curry, One bowl fish dinner, Asian-inspired seafood