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Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice

Zesty Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice Delight

This Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice is a delightful blend of tropical flavors, quick to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Asian, Tropical
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coconut Lime Fish Curry Ingredients
  • 1 lb white fish fillets cod, tilapia, or snapper
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or olive oil use coconut oil for richer flavor
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1-2 pieces green chilies, slit adjust to spice preference
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce
  • 1 pieces lime, juice and zest
  • to taste salt
  • for garnish fresh cilantro leaves
Rice Ingredients
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water or fish stock fish stock deepens the flavor

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • large pan
  • fine-mesh strainer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by rinsing 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water until it runs clear.
  2. In a saucepan, combine the rinsed rice with 2 cups of water or fish stock, then bring to a rolling boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until liquid is absorbed.
  4. In a large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon each of ground turmeric, cumin, and coriander powder, toasting for 1 minute.
  7. Add 1 cup of coconut milk and bring to a simmer on low heat for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Mix in 1 tablespoon fish sauce or soy sauce, juice and zest of 1 lime, and adjust salt.
  9. Gently add fish fillets, cover, and cook for 5-8 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  10. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, and serve over jasmine rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh fish and allow the curry to simmer for deeper flavors. Serve with lime wedges for extra zest.

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