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Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice

Delicious Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Fluffy Jasmine Rice

Explore the vibrant flavors of Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice, a tropical-inspired comfort dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Asian, Fusion, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Curry
  • 1 lb White fish fillets fresh fish like cod or tilapia
  • 1 cup Coconut milk adds creamy richness
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut oil or olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 Medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 1-2 Green chilies slit, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce or soy sauce for umami flavor
  • 1 Lime juice and zest of 1 lime
  • to taste Salt as needed
  • Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
For the Jasmine Rice
  • 1 cup Jasmine rice
  • 2 cups Water or fish stock for cooking

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • large pan
  • colander

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold running water until the water runs clear, then drain and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine rinsed rice with water or fish stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  3. Heat coconut oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies; cook for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Stir in ground turmeric, cumin, and coriander; toast for 1 minute.
  6. Pour in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Add fish sauce, lime juice, and zest; season with salt. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Nestle fish fillets into the sauce, cover, and cook for 5-8 minutes until opaque and flaky.
  9. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving over jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat gently. Adjust chilies for spice preference. Add veggies for nutrition variation.

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