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Thai Red Curry Poached Fish

Easy, flavorful poached fish cooked in a fragrant Thai red curry sauce
5 from 12 votes
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 250kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds white fish filets cod, tilapia, seabass, halibut
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced ginger
  • 3 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk 13.5 fl oz.
  • 1 cup chicken or seafood broth
  • 3 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 lime juiced
  • Salt to taste

Garnishes

  • red chilis thinly sliced
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Chili oil

For Serving

Instructions

  • Pat fish fillets dry with a paper towel and lightly season both sides with salt.
  • In a large shallow pan, heat the neutral oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and softened. Stir in the red curry paste and cook for another 30 seconds to release its aroma.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and broth. Add fish sauce, sugar, lime juice, and a pinch of salt to taste. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Carefully add the fish into the simmering curry broth. Reduce heat to low and poach, covered, for 7–10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  • Carefully transfer the fish to serving plates. Spoon the curry broth over the top and garnish with sliced red chilis, chopped cilantro, and a drizzle of chili oil. Serve with steamed white rice and your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 1369mg | Potassium: 640mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1784IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 2mg