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Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice

Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice: An Incredible 7-Step Recipe

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Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with this Easy Coconut Lime Fish Curry served over fragrant jasmine rice. This delightful dish combines tender fish fillets simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lime and aromatic spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion, it’s quick to prepare and packed with vibrant flavors that everyone will adore. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of richness and freshness, making it a healthy choice for any seafood lover.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or halibut)
  • 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • Juice and zest of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish
  • 1 ½ cups jasmine rice
  • 3 cups water

Instructions

  1. Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear. In a pot, combine the rice, water, and a pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced ginger and garlic until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes).
  3. Stir in red curry paste for an additional minute.
  4. Gradually whisk in coconut milk along with lime juice and zest; let it simmer gently for about 3–5 minutes.
  5. Add fish fillets to the sauce; cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side until opaque and flaky.
  6. Season with salt and pepper as needed; adjust acidity with more lime juice if desired.
  7. Fluff the jasmine rice with a fork, serve it on plates, spoon over the fish curry generously, and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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