Indulge in a culinary journey to the tropics with our exploration of the best recipes for cooking fish in a creamy coconut sauce. This delectable dish combines the delicate flavors of fresh fish with the rich and velvety texture of coconut milk, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer mild or spicy, simple or elaborate, we have curated a selection of recipes that cater to every palate and skill level. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the perfect recipe to satisfy your craving for creamy coconut fish.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FISH IN CREAMY COCONUT SAUCE
This is an AUTHENTIC Malay/Indonesian recipe and tastes absolutely beautiful with rice. Trust me! :) I got this recipe from hawkers in Malaysia--so it's a tad spicy. Chicken breasts may be used in place of fish. Note: This serves 4 with rice and a side of stir-fried vegetables.
Provided by p.g.cher
Categories Curries
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Fry the onion and chillies in a little oil til the onion goes soft.
- Add the ginger, tumeric, tamarind paste and lime leaves (or lemongrass). Fry til fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent sticking.
- Mix in the coconut milk and pineapple chunks.
- Arrange the fish pieces in the sauce, cover and simmer til cooked.
- Season with salt and sugar. It should be more savoury than sweet.
- ENJOY!
FISH FILET IN THAI COCONUT CURRY SAUCE
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
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 WITH COCONUT GINGER SAUCE
A colorful fish dish from Brazil. This recipe will work with sustainable fish like tilapia or turbot. Be sure to use coconut milk to achieve the proper thickness. Coconut water will be too thin and cream of coconut is too thick. Adapted from "The Brazilian Kitchen" by Leticia Moreinos Schwartz.
Provided by threeovens
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large skillet, over medium heat, add 2 tablespoons oil, chopped peppers, half the shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Add half the garlic and cook one minute; season with thyme, salt and pepper, stir.
- In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add remaining tablespoon of oil, remaining shallots, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add remaining garlic and ginger, stirring.
- Add the wine and bring to a boil; reduce heat and cook until the liquid has reduced by 3/4 then add the fish or chicken stock.
- Increase heat and add the coconut milk, stir; reduce heat to medium and cook until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently.
- Strain, discard solids, season with salt and pepper; keep warm.
- Meanwhile, pat fish dry with a paper towel, season on both sides with salt and pepper; lightly dredge in flour.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add fish and cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes; carefully turn over and cook until golden on the other side.
- To serve, place a fillet on a plate, top with warm pepper mixture, spoon sauce around the fish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.6, Fat 32.2, SaturatedFat 17.4, Cholesterol 94.4, Sodium 316.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 40.1
PACIFIC ISLAND FISH IN COCONUT SAUCE
This was posted in response to a request re: coconuts. It is not especially "Heart Smart" so I would categorize it as a special dish for an occasional treat.
Provided by Stewie
Categories Coconut
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- To Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan mix coconut cream, onion, salt, chilli, lemon juice, and the cornstarch (mixed to a paste with a little of the cold coconut cream).
- Bring the mixture to a boiling point, stirring all the time.
- Do not allow sauce to boil hard as it will become lumpy.
- Simmer for 3 minutes, then remove from the heat.
- Dip pieces of fish in flour seasoned with salt and pepper.
- Brown lightly in hot oil.
- Place the fish in a casserole dish and pour the sauce over the top.
- Garnish with slices of tomato.
- Bake at 300F degrees for 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.2, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 15.5, Sodium 438.2, Carbohydrate 10.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 6.8, Protein 2.9
FISH FILLETS IN COCONUT SAUCE
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
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.
COCONUT FISH CURRY
Steps:
- Combine curry powder, ground ginger, and ground turmeric in a skillet; toast the spices over medium heat until browned, about 5 minutes. Pour olive oil and garlic into the spice mixture and stir to make a paste.
- Stir onion into the spice mixture; cook and stir until the onion is tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir about half the coconut milk and half the water into the onion mixture; simmer together for 5 minutes. Add cod to the mixture; continue cooking until the fish is firm, about 5 minutes. Add tomato, remaining coconut milk, and remaining water to the skillet; cook until the tomato is softened, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.7 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 14.2 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 50.8 mg, Sugar 7.3 g
Tips:
- Choose the Right Coconut Milk: For the best flavor and creaminess, use full-fat coconut milk. You can find it in cans or cartons in the Asian section of most grocery stores.
- Simmer, Don't Boil: Bring the coconut milk and spices to a simmer over medium heat. Boiling can cause the coconut milk to separate.
- Don't Overcook the Fish: Fish cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Otherwise, it will become tough and dry.
- Serve with Rice or Vegetables: This dish is traditionally served with rice, but it also goes well with vegetables such as steamed broccoli, carrots, or green beans.
Conclusion:
Fish in Creamy Coconut Sauce is an easy and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The creamy coconut sauce is flavorful and versatile, and it pairs well with a variety of fish. Serve it with rice or vegetables for a complete meal that everyone will love.
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