Curry-Coconut Tilapia
Broiled Tilapia With Thai Coconut-Curry Sauce
Thai base of coconut milk and milder seasonings make this a treat.
Uses more aromatics than sharper Indian flavors.
- Ready in 30 min
- Serves 4
- Ingredients: 16
INGREDIENTS
1.5 lbs tilapia fillets (4 equal portions)
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons red curry paste
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped green onion
1⁄2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons gluten free Tamari (soy) sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1⁄2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups hot cooked basmati rice
1 lime (cut in 4 wedges)
PREPARATION
- Preheat broiler.
- Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Add peppers and onions; cook 1 minute.
- Stir in curry powder, curry paste, and cumin; cook 1 minute.
- Add soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer (but do not boil).
- Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
- Brush fish with remaining 1/2 teaspoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray (I just use parchment paper).
- Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Serve fish over rice with sauce. Adorn with lime wedges.