Thai Coconut Curry Tilapia
June 16, 2010 by Firehouse Chef
Filed under Boiled, Broiled, Buffet, Dinner, Easy, Easy Tilapia Recipes, Main Course, New Tilapia Recipe, Supper
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Thai Coconut Curry Tilapia - This weeknight, quick recipe for broiled tilapiia with a homemade thai coconut curry sauce is absolutely delightful! Tilapia is a very mild fish, that allows the savory sauce to shine, and we suggest serving over rice so as not to miss a drop! A very quick easy tilapia recipe, broiled in 10 minutes or less.
Prep Time: 5-10 mins |
Ingredients to make Thai Coconut Curry Tilapia
1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided
2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
1 teaspoon curry powder
2 teaspoons red curry paste
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
4 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
Cooking spray
3 cups hot cooked basmati rice
4 lime wedges
Directions to make Thai Coconut Curry Tilapia
Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pepper 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 (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in cilantro
Brush fish with 1/2 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fish with sauce, rice, and lime wedges.