[NEW] Coconut Chile Fish Curry

Serve this spicy-sweet curry over brown rice or quinoa with a side of fresh greens. For a vegan option, switch the fish with roasted cauliflower. Steamed veggies such as broccoli, green beans or edamame would all make an excellent base to soak up the delicious sauce.
Active: 10 min. Cook: 45 min. Total: 55 mins
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[NEW] Coconut Chile Fish Curry

Ingredients

  • Chili Paste Ingredients: 8 dry red chilis ¼ cup water 5 garlic cloves ½ Tbsp. coriander ½ Tbsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. of cayenne Juice of ½ lemon

Directions

  1. Bring chilis to a boil in water and let steep for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Grind the chilis, water and garlic to a paste. Add the spices and lemon juice and mix to combine. Set aside.
  3. Fry the cod fillets in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
  4. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, sauté onion in 1 tablespoon oil until translucent. Add chili paste and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Season to taste with extra cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
  6. Add the cooked fish and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.  Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 427 g
Amount per serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.2g 18%
Saturated Fat 6.4g 30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 49.7mg 17%
Sodium 89.5mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 13.6g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 7%
Total Sugars 5.8g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 23g
Vitamin D 1mcg 6%
Calcium 53.7mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 10%
Potassium 848.5mg 20%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Chef's Practical Notes

Ensure you brown the meat thoroughly; that "crispy crust" is where all the flavor for the gravy comes from.