fish in coconut milk

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Surrey South, BC
Updated on May 28, 2020

This is a mild yet flavorful dish! The seasonings enhance but don't overpower the delicate taste of the fish...

prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds red snapper (substitute other white fish of your choice), cut into large pieces
  • 4 large dried kaffir lime leaves, stemmed and crushed
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 large cloves garlic, pressed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil or any other flavorless oil
  • 1/2 cup yellow onions, finely sliced (lyonnaise cut) and halved
  • 1/2 cup red peppers, cut into thin strips
  • 3 large roma tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon hot paprika
  • 1 can (14 oz./398 ml) coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons (heaping) tsp. cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, such as cholula®

How To Make fish in coconut milk

  • Step 1
    In a large shallow dish, add lime juice, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and ginger. Add fish pieces and turn to coat; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Marinate the fish for 10 minutes
  • Step 2
    In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add onion and red peppers; cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and hot paprika; sauté for 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and add chopped cilantro; stir well. Place fish pieces including the marinade including ginger, garlic and kaffir lime leaves. Gently move fish pieces around so the sauce mixture covers them. Cover and poach fish for 12 minutes but as soon as it simmers, reduce heat to low and cooking for the remaining time.
  • Step 3
    When time is up, place two pieces of fish over a bed of rice per plate; taste and adjust the sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a rapid simmer. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Spoon sauce over fish and serve immediately. Serves 4
  • Step 4
    To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAdtliyIMbM

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