Best 10 Fish In Coconut Milk Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to the tropics with our exquisite Fish in Coconut Milk recipes. This collection features a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will transport your taste buds to a beachside paradise. From the classic Thai-inspired curry to the aromatic Kerala-style preparation, each recipe is a testament to the versatility and global appeal of this delectable dish. Whether you prefer a mild and creamy coconut broth or a fiery and fragrant curry, we have a recipe that will tantalize your palate. Dive into the richness of coconut milk as it harmoniously blends with the tender fish, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

**Recipes included:**

* Classic Thai Fish Curry: Experience the harmonious balance of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors in this iconic Thai dish. Tender fish fillets are simmered in a fragrant coconut milk broth infused with aromatic spices, lemongrass, and kaffir lime leaves.

* Kerala-Style Fish Curry: Immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Kerala with this flavorful fish curry. A symphony of spices, including turmeric, cumin, and coriander, dances on your palate, while coconut milk adds a rich and creamy texture.

* Pan-Seared Fish with Coconut Milk Sauce: Simplicity meets elegance in this pan-seared fish dish. Perfectly cooked fish fillets are adorned with a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with herbs and spices.

* Baked Fish in Coconut Milk: Indulge in the tender and flaky texture of baked fish enveloped in a creamy coconut milk sauce. This recipe showcases the natural flavors of the fish while adding a touch of tropical flair.

* Fish Curry with Vegetables: Embark on a healthy and flavorful journey with this fish curry brimming with fresh vegetables. A medley of colorful bell peppers, carrots, and green beans adds a vibrant dimension to the rich coconut milk broth.

* Coconut Milk Fish Soup: Warm your soul with a comforting bowl of coconut milk fish soup. The delicate flavors of fish and vegetables harmoniously blend in a creamy coconut broth, making it a perfect meal for a cozy evening.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

FISH IN COCONUT MILK



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I first tried this simple, elegant dish several years ago, after spotting it in an old (1960's) cooking magazine. This mild treatment of fish is a tasty alternative for those who enjoy fish, but prefer to stay away from fried foods or heavy sauces.

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Fish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 lb mild white fish fillets
1/2 c fine bread crumbs
1/2 - 1 tsp paprika
4 Tbsp butter
1 and 1/2 c canned coconut milk (or to cover)
chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • 1. Dampen fish fillets with water; coat with a mixture of the bread crumbs and paprika.
  • 2. Brown fillets on both sides in melted butter.
  • 3. Bring coconut milk to a boil and pour evenly over fish to cover. Simmer gently for 10 to 15 minutes, until cooked through. Sprinkle generously with minced parsley; serve.

COCONUT-POACHED FISH WITH BOK CHOY



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This one pot, Thai-influenced dish couldn't be easier to assemble, and its beautiful presentation makes it look like you spent a lot longer on dinner than you actually did. The poaching liquid does double duty by gently cooking the fish and wilting the bok choy. If bok choy is unavailable, another sturdy green, like kale or Napa cabbage, can be substituted. Serve with steamed jasmine rice to soak up some of the fragrant coconut milk broth.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weekday, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 (6-ounce) cod fillets or other flaky white fish
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
1 large shallot, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks
1 fresh Thai or Serrano chile, thinly sliced
2 (13 1/2-ounce) cans coconut milk
1 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon light brown sugar
About 7 ounces baby bok choy, ends trimmed and stalks separated
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro, both leaves and tender stems
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
Lime wedges (from 1 lime), for serving
Flaky salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Season fish well with salt. In a large sauté pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add shallot, garlic, ginger and chile, and cook, stirring often until they become translucent, about 2 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Add coconut milk, fish sauce and brown sugar, and whisk together until combined and sugar dissolves. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer. Add cod fillets and turn the heat down to low. Cover and cook until cod is just cooked through and opaque, about 6 to 8 minutes. Carefully remove the fish and plate in bowls.
  • Add bok choy to the coconut milk broth and turn heat to medium-low. Cook bok choy until leaves are wilted and stems are tender, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Divide bok choy evenly alongside the fish and ladle the coconut milk broth over each portion. Top with cilantro, scallions and a good squeeze of lime, and serve with remaining wedges on the side. Garnish with flaky salt, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 644, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 51 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 38 grams, Sodium 1077 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

MEEN MOILEE: FISH IN FRAGRANT COCONUT MILK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 pounds white-fleshed fish, like monkfish, halibut, or cod, filleted and cut into 1 inch cubes
1 teaspoon turmeric
Salt
1 lime, juiced
Peanut oil, for frying
2 green chiles, seeded
1 inch piece ginger, peeled and thinly sliced
5 or 6 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed (do not chop, crushing gives the curry better flavor)
1/2 medium white onion, thinly sliced
2 to 3 fresh curry leaves
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk, solids separated from the liquid
Salt
1 tomato, quartered, plus 1 tomato sliced thinly, for garnish
Cooked rice, as an accompaniment

Steps:

  • Rinse the diced fish chunks in water. Drain off the excess water and place the fish in a bowl. Add turmeric powder and a large pinch of salt. Add lime juice and mix. Cover and refrigerate for 25 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over a medium gas flame until seriously hot, but not burning.
  • Add the chiles, ginger, garlic, onion, and curry leaves to the oil. The curry leaves must be added in at the beginning, so the flavors can infuse with the other ingredients. Stir lightly until onions are transparent. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and stir. Add enough liquid coconut milk to cover the ingredients in the pan. Do not add the thick coconut milk yet, as it will curdle. Add the fish and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes until cooked.
  • Add the quartered tomato and the thick coconut milk. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and serve with boiled or steamed white rice.

FISH BAKED IN COCONUT MILK



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 51m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds thick fish fillets or steaks, halibut, cod or salmon
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped onion
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced green chile, serrano, Thai or jalapeno
1 cup chopped fresh tomatoes
Spice mixture:
6 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, coarsely ground with mortar and pestle
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut fillets crosswise into strips 2-inches wide. Rub fish with mixture of lemon juice and oil, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium frying pan, over medium high heat, fry onion in oil until edges are nicely browned. Add garlic, ginger, and green chile, and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, spice mixture, fennel seeds, and salt, and fry, stirring constantly until tomato pieces break down to form a lumpy paste. Add coconut milk and simmer about 5 minutes until a thick, rich sauce is formed.
  • Arrange fish in an oiled baking/serving dish large enough to hold fish in a single layer. Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Pour sauce over fish, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and return to oven for 15 to 20 minutes until fish is opaque.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro.

COCONUT CURRY FISH



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Jamaican curry powder plays a major role in this deeply savory weeknight dish, giving the sauce its unique flavor and golden hue. The traditional spice blend is heavy on the turmeric, and benefits from being toasted, which brings out its notes. This recipe calls for frozen whiting, which doesn't hold up to frying but shines here, simmered in a sauce studded with red and green bell peppers. If whiting is unavailable, cod is also a good choice.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
2 medium red bell peppers, deseeded and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips
2 medium green bell peppers, deseeded and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick strips
1 medium onion, sliced
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons Jamaican curry powder (hot or mild)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon grated ginger
4 (6-ounce) fillets frozen fish, such as whiting or cod
1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
1 lime
2 scallions, trimmed and thinly sliced, for garnish
Fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems, for garnish
White rice or couscous, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat a medium (10-inch) saucepan with deep sides over medium-high. Drizzle in olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Add red and green bell peppers and onion, and sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add the curry powder to the pan, and toast for about 1 minute, stirring often to keep the curry from scorching. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Place fish on top of cooked vegetables, or nestle them into the vegetables, if your pan is becoming too full. Pour coconut milk over fish and vegetables.
  • Cover and simmer over medium-low until fish is cooked and starts to flake, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Squeeze lime to taste over the top and garnish with scallions and cilantro. Serve with white rice or couscous.

FISH IN COCONUT MILK



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This is a mild yet flavorful dish! The seasonings enhance but don't overpower the delicate taste of the fish...

Provided by Francine Lizotte

Categories     Fish

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 lb red snapper (substitute other white fish of your choice), cut into large pieces
4 large dried kaffir lime leaves, stemmed and crushed
1/4 c freshly squeezed lime juice
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1 Tbsp ginger, minced
ground himalayan sea salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper, to taste (i always use mixed peppercorns)
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil or any other flavorless oil
1/2 c yellow onions, finely sliced (lyonnaise cut) and halved
1/2 c red peppers, cut into thin strips
3 large roma tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped
1 tsp hot paprika
1 can(s) (14 oz./398 ml) coconut milk
1 Tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
3 c cooked white rice
2 1/2 tsp (heaping) tsp. cornstarch mixed with 1/2 cup water
1/2 tsp hot sauce, such as cholula®

Steps:

  • 1. In a large shallow dish, add lime juice, kaffir lime leaves, garlic, and ginger. Add fish pieces and turn to coat; season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Marinate the fish for 10 minutes
  • 2. In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil. When hot, add onion and red peppers; cook until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Add tomatoes and hot paprika; sauté for 3 minutes. Pour in coconut milk and add chopped cilantro; stir well. Place fish pieces including the marinade including ginger, garlic and kaffir lime leaves. Gently move fish pieces around so the sauce mixture covers them. Cover and poach fish for 12 minutes but as soon as it simmers, reduce heat to low and cooking for the remaining time.
  • 3. When time is up, place two pieces of fish over a bed of rice per plate; taste and adjust the sauce. Increase heat to medium-high and bring the sauce to a rapid simmer. Pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir until the sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Spoon sauce over fish and serve immediately. Serves 4
  • 4. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sAdtliyIMbM

FISH IN COCONUT MILK CURRY



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This is an original Swahili recipe from Kenya. Posted for ZWT7-Africa. I found this on the internet.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     African

Time 40m

Yield 1 pot, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 lbs fish fillets
3 tablespoons oil
6 garlic cloves
1 bell pepper
1 onion
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
3 tomatoes
2 tablespoons tamarind paste or 2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 teaspoons garam masala or 3 teaspoons curry powder
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Cut the fish in serving pieces.
  • Chop the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and tomatoes in small pieces.
  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large pot.
  • Sear the fish filets and put them on a separate plate. Do not cook through.
  • Reduce the heat to minimum and add the pepper and onion. Saute until the onion is semi-transparent.
  • Add the garlic, and saute for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Add the rest of the ingredients, bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste. Add the fish filets.
  • Cover the pot and simmer until the fish is cooked through, which should take up to 10 minutes.
  • Serve with rice, boiled potatoes, chapatti, or broiled cassava.

FISH BAKED IN COCONUT MILK



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Be sure to serve some hot rice with this dish to enjoy with the flavorful sauce that is created by the spices and coconut milk. I found this recipe on FoodTV and it's a winner.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Coconut

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs steaks, halibut,cod or 2 lbs salmon
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced green chili peppers, serrano,thai or 1 teaspoon jalapeno
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
6 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, coarsely ground with mortar and pestle
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut fillets crosswise into strips 2-inches wide.
  • Rub fish with mixture of lemon juice and oil, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In medium frying pan, over medium high heat, fry onion in oil until edges are nicely browned.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and green chile, and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomatoes, spice mixture, fennel seeds, and salt, and fry, stirring constantly until tomato pieces break down to form a lumpy paste.
  • Add coconut milk and simmer about 5 minutes until a thick, rich sauce is formed.
  • Arrange fish in an oiled baking/serving dish large enough to hold fish in a single layer.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
  • Pour sauce over fish, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and return to oven for 15 to 20 minutes until fish is opaque.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 533.1, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 124.7, Sodium 915.8, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 54.3

COCONUT FISH CURRY



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This colourful hake and prawn one-pot has Thai and Indian inspired flavours and is quick enough for midweek - ready in under 30 minutes

Provided by Jane Hornby

Categories     Supper

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
thumb-sized piece ginger, finely grated
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tsp shrimp paste
1 small red chilli, shredded (deseeded if you don't like it too hot)
2 lemongrass stalks, split, then bruised with a rolling pin
1 heaped tbsp medium curry powder
1 heaped tbsp light muscovado sugar
small bunch coriander, stems finely chopped
400g can coconut milk
450g skinless hake fillets, cut into rectangles, roughly credit card size
220g pack frozen raw whole prawns
1 lime, halved
cooked rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a wide, lidded frying pan, then soften the onion for 5 mins. Increase the heat a little, stir in the ginger, garlic, shrimp paste, chilli and lemongrass, and cook for 2 mins. Add the curry powder and sugar, and keep stirring. When the sugar starts to melt and everything starts to clump together, add the coriander stems, coconut milk and 2 tbsp water, then bring to a simmer.
  • Add the fish to the sauce, tuck the prawns in here and there, then squeeze over half the lime. Pop on the lid and simmer for 5 mins more or until the hake is just cooked and flaking, and the prawns are pink through. Taste for seasoning, adding a squeeze more lime to the sauce if you like. Scatter over the coriander leaves and serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 15 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 33 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

COCONUT FISH AND TOMATO BAKE



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A coconut-milk dressing infused with garlic, ginger, turmeric and lime coats fish fillets in this sheet-pan dinner. Accompanying the fish are bright bursts of tomatoes which turn jammy under the broiler and relinquish some of their juices to the pan sauce. This sauce is silky enough to coat a spoon and packed with flavor. It pairs well with anything from snapper to flounder and even salmon, so choose the fillets that look best at the market. You'll want to sop up the sauce with thick slices of grilled or toasted baguette, or spoon it over steamed rice.

Provided by Yewande Komolafe

Categories     dinner, weeknight, seafood, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, scrubbed and finely grated
1 garlic clove, finely grated
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt
2 limes
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
4 (6-ounce) fish fillets, such as snapper, haddock, striped bass, fluke, sablefish or salmon, skin on or off
2 pints cherry or grape tomatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, ginger, garlic, turmeric, red-pepper flakes, honey and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Zest and juice 1 lime directly into the coconut milk mixture. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Add the fish fillets and turn to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator for 15 to 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, adjust an oven rack to the lower-middle position. Arrange another rack in the position closest to the broiler heat source. Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Place the tomatoes on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil, season with salt and toss to coat. Place the marinated fish between the tomatoes and spoon all the marinade from the bowl over the fish. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of oil over the fish. Transfer the pan to the lower-middle rack and roast until the surface of the fish is opaque but the center is not cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish. The fish should not flake easily with a fork. Remove the pan from the oven and heat the broiler to high.
  • Move the pan to the broiler and finish cooking, rotating the pan once, until the fish is tender and the tomatoes are just beginning to brown in spots, 5 to 6 minutes, depending on thickness of the fish. Slice the remaining lime into wedges.
  • Divide the tomatoes and fish among dishes and tip the pan juices over the fish. Garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup cilantro and serve with lime wedges for squeezing.

Tips:

  • Choose a firm-fleshed fish: This will help the fish hold its shape when cooked in the coconut milk.
  • Use fresh or frozen coconut milk: Canned coconut milk can be used, but it will not have the same flavor as fresh or frozen coconut milk.
  • Add aromatics to the coconut milk: This will help to enhance the flavor of the dish. Common aromatics used in Thai cooking include lemongrass, galangal, and kaffir lime leaves.
  • Simmer the fish in the coconut milk until it is cooked through: The cooking time will vary depending on the type of fish used.
  • Serve the fish with rice or vegetables: This will help to complete the meal.

Conclusion:

Fish in coconut milk is a delicious and easy-to-make Thai dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The coconut milk gives the fish a rich and creamy flavor, while the aromatics add a depth of flavor. This dish can be served with rice or vegetables, and it is sure to be a hit with the whole family.

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