Coconut Fish | FoodieAtlas

Ingredients

4 pieces of white fish fillets (e.g., snapper or cod)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 green chili, finely chopped (optional)
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare Fish

Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper. Set aside.

Heat Oil

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Saut√© Aromatics

Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes until the onion is translucent.

Add Spices

Stir in the turmeric powder, ground cumin, and ground coriander. Cook for an additional minute until the spices are fragrant.

Add Chilies and Tomatoes

If using, add the finely chopped green chili. Add the cherry tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes until they start to soften.

Add Coconut Milk

Pour in the coconut milk, fish sauce, and soy sauce. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.

Cook Fish

Gently place the fish fillets into the skillet. Spoon some of the sauce over the fish. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.

Finish

Stir in the fresh lime juice and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or bread.