🍽️ FittestMe.aiFoodsNutrients

Tilapia curry with coconut milk and spices Recipe

Indian · Main course · 30 min total

This fragrant and creamy tilapia curry is a quick, one-pot meal that brings together tender fish fillets with a rich coconut milk sauce infused with warm spices.

Ingredients

• 1 lb tilapia fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 minute more.
2. Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Pour in coconut milk and water. Add salt and bring to a gentle simmer.
4. Gently place tilapia pieces into the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the fish. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Garnish with cilantro. Serve over steamed rice.

Tips

• For a thicker sauce, simmer uncovered for a few extra minutes before adding fish.
• Substitute tilapia with any firm white fish like cod or halibut.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

More about Tilapia curry with coconut milk and spices →

AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms