Thai Fish Curry with Coconut and Lime
Experience a burst of tropical flavors with this Thai Fish Curry featuring creamy coconut milk and zesty lime. This vibrant dish combines fragrant spices, fresh vegetables, and tender white fish, creating an irresistible meal that brings family and friends together. Perfect for cozy dinners or gatherings, each spoonful is a culinary delight that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb firm white fish fillets (cod or haddock)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp red or green curry paste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1 cup snap peas or zucchini, sliced
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro or Thai basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 2 tbsp oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; chop vegetables and cut fish into large chunks.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; add curry paste and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Gradually pour in coconut milk while stirring; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add fish sauce and sugar, then introduce the chopped vegetables; cook for 5 minutes.
- Gently add fish chunks; cook for another 6-8 minutes until opaque.
- Stir in lime juice and herbs before serving over jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg