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

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.

Keitumetse Maile
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay. The fish was a bit dry and the coconut sauce was a bit bland. I think I would have preferred a more flavorful sauce.


Idirs Bashe
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I had some trouble finding coconut milk at my local grocery store, but I eventually found it in the international section. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! The flavors were well-balanced and the fish was cooked perfectly.


Saleem Ahmed
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would have preferred a more savory sauce. However, the fish was cooked perfectly and the crispy coating was delicious.


Precious Nice
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I've made this recipe several times now and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. The coconut sauce is especially good, and I love the way it pairs with the fish. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking f


Smart Mian
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I made this dish last night and it was a huge success! The fish was cooked perfectly and the coconut sauce was delicious. I added a bit of extra chili pepper to give it a bit of a kick, and it was perfect. My husband and I both loved it.


Md Mujahid Islam
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This recipe was a breeze to follow and turned out even better than I expected. The fish fillets were cooked to perfection and the coconut sauce was rich and creamy. I served it over jasmine rice and it was a hit with my family. Definitely a keeper!


Shukrani Benardy
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I'm so glad I did! The coconut sauce was surprisingly light and flavorful, and it paired perfectly with the mild fish fillets. I also loved the crispy coating on the f


Mahid Khan
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This coconut fish dish was an absolute delight! The flavors were perfectly balanced, with the creamy coconut sauce complementing the flaky fish fillets beautifully. I especially loved the addition of lime juice, which added a refreshing brightness to


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