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Coconut Lime Fish

Fresh Coconut Lime Fish That Will Ignite Your Taste Buds

A delightful Coconut Lime Fish recipe that captures tropical flavors with flaky fish, aromatic Jasmine Rice, and a creamy curry sauce. Perfect for dinner any night!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets white fish (tilapia, cod, or halibut)
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice can substitute with basmati or long-grain white rice
For the Curry Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk low-fat option available
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1 whole fresh lime (zest and juice) can substitute with lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced) or garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (grated) or ground ginger
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce omit for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or neutral oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar can substitute with honey or maple syrup
For the Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro (fresh) or parsley
  • 1 whole lime wedges

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, curry powder, zest and juice of the lime, minced garlic, grated ginger, fish sauce, soy sauce, olive oil, and brown sugar until fully combined.
  3. Take the fish fillets and place them in a shallow dish. Pour half of the coconut lime mixture over the fish, making sure to coat each fillet evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  5. Arrange the marinated fish fillets in the baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over them. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Heat the remaining coconut lime sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low until warm, stirring occasionally.
  7. Serve by scooping jasmine rice onto each plate, placing a cooked fish fillet on top, and drizzling with the warm coconut lime sauce. Garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Freeze the fish and curry sauce separately in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.

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