Best 5 Fish Fillets In Coconut Sauce Pescado Con Coco Recipes

Fish fillets in coconut sauce, known as pescado con coco, is a delectable dish that captures the essence of Caribbean cuisine. This flavorful dish is characterized by its creamy coconut sauce, tender fish fillets, and an array of aromatic spices. The combination of flavors and textures creates a harmonious meal that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you are a seasoned home cook or new to the culinary world, this guide will provide you with the necessary knowledge and techniques to create a delicious and authentic pescado con coco that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PESCADO CON COCO (FISH IN COCONUT SAUCE)

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This recipe is popular in the Sumana Peninsula of the Dominican Republic. Serve with rice to soak up the sauce. Posted for ZWT 5.

Provided by Kim127

Categories Caribbean

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

4 teaspoons cilantro, chopped (divided)
4 teaspoons flat leaf parsley, chopped (divided)
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 lbs haddock (or other firm white fish like cod or halibut)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely diced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
1 small jalapeno, minced
1 1/4 cups tomatoes, chopped (divided)
1 (14 ounce) can light coconut milk
1 lime, cut into 8 wedeges
cooked rice

Steps:

In a large plastic Ziploc bag, combine 2 tsp of cilantro, 2 tsp of parsley, 1/4 tsp salt, the garlic and lime juice. Add fish fillets, turn to coat and let sit to marinate for about 20-30 minutes.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, red pepper and jalapeno and saute until the veggies are soft (about 7 minutes).
Add 1 cup of the chopped tomato and cook another 3 mintues.
Stir in coconut milk and remaining 1/4 tsp salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add fish fillets (with the marinade) to the skillet in a single layer. Spoon some of the sauce over the fish. Return mixture to a simmer and cook - covered - for about 10 minutes or until the fish is cooked through. Stir occasionally.
Transfer fish and sauce to a platter and top with remaining 1/4 cup tomatoes, 2 tsp cilantro, 2 tsp parsley. Surround with lime wedges. Serve immediately with cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 273.7, Fat 4.9, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 149.6, Sodium 889, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 46.7

FISH FILET IN THAI COCONUT CURRY SAUCE

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You can use any type of fish filet for this delicious curry dish like halibut, tilapia, or cod. I have also cooked chicken in the same curry sauce before. Serve with plenty of rice.

Provided by barbara

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 shallots, finely chopped
2 tablespoons red curry paste
1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1 cup chicken broth
½ teaspoon white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 white fish filets
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup green onions, chopped
½ lime, juiced
½ lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook shallots until soft and translucent, about 2 minutes. Stir in curry paste, coconut milk, chicken broth, and sugar. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and cook until curry has reduced by half, about 10 minutes. Season with salt if necessary.
Season fish with salt and carefully place in the skillet with the curry sauce, spooning some curry sauce on top. Cover skillet and cook until fish flakes easily from fork and is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Remove fish from skillet.
Stir cilantro, green onions, and lime juice into curry sauce and serve with the fish. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.3 g, Cholesterol 57.6 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 43.3 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 2225.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

FISH FILLETS IN COCONUT SAUCE

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A tasty dish of fish fillets cooked in a lime, coconut and pineapple flavoured sauce. This recipe is originally from Culinaria Caribbean. Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by dale7793

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

4 large red snapper fillets (or other fish)
1 lime, juice of
salt
pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tomatoes, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon tomato paste
fresh parsley

Steps:

Wash and pat dry the fish.
Place the fillets in a ceramic dish and pour over the lime juice and sprinkle with salt, pepper and oregano.
Cover and refrigerate for a few hours.
Saute the onion, garlic, tomato and celery in the olive oil for about 1 minute.
Add the coconut milk, pineapple juice, bay leaf and tomato paste.
Simmer for 10 minutes.
In another pan brown the fish lightly on both sides.
Pour the sauce over the fish in the pan.
Simmer for five minutes, turning the fish once.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the fish and serve with rice and maybe a fresh salad.

FISH FILLETS IN COCONUT SAUCE (PESCADO CON COCO)

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This was given to me by my good friend Xumelia, She is from Bahia Brasil. She is an incredible cook and exchange recipes. We stay in touch on the internet. We are both into international cooking. This fish recipe is typical of Bahia cusine. My son loves this dish. I will be making it for his birthday this weekend along with a great coconut cake recipe from a fellow member Gay Farrar, of Just A Pinch Recipe Club. Thanks again Gay.

Provided by Juliann Esquivel @Juliann

Categories Fish

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

4 large fresh snapper fillets or good white fleshed fish fillets such as flounder, grouper, or freshwater bass.
1 large lime (juice of one lime) no lime use lemon
1 medium sweet vidalia onion finely chopped
4 clove(s) fresh garlic smashed or put through a garlic press
1 large red ripe tomato blanched, peeled, seeded, and finely chopped
1 medium celery stalk, finely chopped
1/2 cup(s) pinapple juice
1 teaspoon(s) (scant teaspoon) tomato paste
1 can(s) unsweetened coconut milk (goya brand)
1 tablespoon(s) olive oil
6 large leaves fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
2 sprig(s) fesh parsley
4 tablespoon(s) real butter
1 teaspoon(s) salt
1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh ground black pepper
1 cup(s) flour for coating fish

Steps:

Wash the fish fillets and pat dry. sprinkle lime juice over the fillets and season with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cover and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
Saute onion, garlic, tomato, celery, chopped basil leaves, in olive oil for one minute.
Next add coconut milk, pinapple juice, and tomato paste simmer for 10 minutes.
Take fish fillets and dust in flour both sides In a seperate pan heat 1 tblsp olive oil and butter brown the fish fillets until golden on both sides.
Next pour the sauce over the fish. Drop two more pats of butter in the sauce and simmer for 5 more minutes do not stir. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley and serve with fluffy white rice. Pass the chilled white wine. Enjoy, Bom Proveito, Buen Provecho
You can find my recipe for fluffy white rice posted under sides category.

UTOKIA'S PECAN COCONUT CRUSTED FISH

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Fish fillets with a coconut-pecan coating are baked until just done and served with a delightful pineapple-mango salsa.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil
4 (5 ounce) fish fillets, fresh or thawed
¼ cup butter, melted
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
½ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs
2 (8 ounce) cans pineapple tidbits, drained
1 large mango, diced
½ medium red bell pepper, diced
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a 15 1/2x10 1/2x1-inch baking pan with Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil with non-stick (dull) side toward food; set aside.
Combine butter, salt and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Add fish and stir to coat; set aside. Combine pecans, coconut and bread crumbs. Spread mixture on a sheet of wax paper. Roll fish in coconut mixture, turning to coat evenly. Press on additional mixture, if necessary. Place in a single layer in foil-lined pan.
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or just until fish is opaque throughout. Serve with salsa.
For salsa: Combine pineapple, mango, red pepper, green onions, red wine vinegar, cilantro and salt. Chill; serve with fish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501.7 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 82.4 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 674.2 mg, Sugar 32.5 g

Tips:

For the best results, use fresh fish fillets. Frozen fish fillets can be used, but they may not have as much flavor.
If you don't have coconut milk, you can substitute it with heavy cream or evaporated milk.
Be sure to season the fish fillets with salt and pepper before cooking them. This will help to enhance their flavor.
Don't overcook the fish fillets. They should be cooked through, but still moist and flaky.
Serve the fish fillets with your favorite sides, such as rice, beans, or vegetables.

Conclusion:

Pescado con coco is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The fish fillets are cooked in a flavorful coconut sauce that is made with simple ingredients. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.