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Easy Extra-Saucy Coconut Fish Curry Recipe

This easy coconut fish curry combines tender cod with a rich, flavorful coconut and red curry sauce, garnished with pomegranate seeds and toasted coconut for a fresh, vibrant twist.
Perfect for quick and healthy meals, this dish comes together in just 30 minutes and is sure to impress with its blend of sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian Fusion
Servings 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Knife for chopping and peeling

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • ½ medium yellow onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh lemongrass
  • 1 1-inch piece of fresh ginger peeled and grated
  • 1 14-ounce can full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 pound fresh or frozen cod fillets thawed if frozen, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 3 cups cooked rice
  • Seeds from 1 pomegranate for garnish
  • ½ cup toasted unsweetened flaked coconut for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat the Oil and Sauté the Onion: Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Add Aromatics and Curry Base: Stir in the red curry paste, chopped lemongrass, and grated ginger. Cook for about a minute until the mixture becomes fragrant.
  • Combine with Coconut Milk and Simmer: Pour in the coconut milk and stir in the fish sauce. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium.
  • Cook the Fish: Add the cod pieces to the skillet and cook until the fish turns opaque and flakes easily, which will take about 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Finish with Fresh Ingredients: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the lime zest, lime juice, and fresh cilantro for a burst of flavor.
  • Serve and Garnish: Divide the cooked rice into four serving bowls. Spoon the fish curry over the rice and top each serving with pomegranate seeds and toasted coconut for a colorful garnish.

Notes

  • Any other white fish, such as halibut or tilapia, would work nicely in this recipe.
  • For added sweetness, feel free to adjust the garnish with extra pomegranate seeds or use a sweeter red curry paste.
  • Serve with naan or flatbread for a heartier meal option.
Keyword 30-minute curry dish, Coconut cod curry, Easy coconut curry recipe, Easy Food Recipes, Healthy fish curry ideas, Quick fish curry recipe
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