fish in coconut milk

Name: Fish In Coconut Milk
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 2 pound(s) mild white fish fillets; 1/2 cup(s) fine bread crumbs; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon(s) paprika; 4 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 and 1/2 cup(s) canned coconut milk (or to cover); - chopped fresh parsley

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Martha Price

San Jose, CA

Updated on Aug 5, 2012

I first tried this simple, elegant dish several years ago, after spotting it in an old (1960's) cooking magazine. This mild treatment of fish is a tasty alternative for those who enjoy fish, but prefer to stay away from fried foods or heavy sauces.

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prep time 5 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 pounds mild white fish fillets
1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
1/2 - 1 teaspoons paprika
4 tablespoons butter
1 and 1/2 cups canned coconut milk (or to cover)
- chopped fresh parsley

How To Make fish in coconut milk

Step 1

Dampen fish fillets with water; coat with a mixture of the bread crumbs and paprika.

Step 2

Brown fillets on both sides in melted butter.
Step 3

Bring coconut milk to a boil and pour evenly over fish to cover. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked through. Sprinkle generously with minced parsley; serve.
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