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    Fish Curry With Bananas Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    This Thai-inspired dish is one that never fails to surprise people. They usually don't trust me at first when they find out about the combination of these ingredients, but they change their minds as soon as they take a small bite and they discover the amazing flavor profile of this dish.

    Fish curry with bananas

    The combination of white fish like tilapia with bananas in a spicy curry sauce is so different from what most people are used to. It's definitely one of those Paleo dishes that you will prepare time and time again.

    This is also a really quick recipe to prepare, as fish usually doesn't take much time to cook anyway. It’s fast and efficient, and everyone will ask for more. Also, on the plus side, the coconut milk makes it a very rich and filling dish.

    When cooking with bananas, what you really have to watch for is their ripeness. Basically, you shouldn't use bananas that are too ripe, especially when cooking curries or stews.  

    For this recipe, you'll be looking for bananas that are either under-ripe or just barely ripe, they will hold together a lot better in the sauce, and they are also usually less sweet.

    If your bananas are a tad too ripe, just wait a bit longer to add them with the fish, as they'll need less time to cook and won’t go too soft that way.

    I used tilapia for this recipe, but you can use just about any kind of white fish. Tilapia is just one of those fishes that I don’t think of using nearly enough when preparing my meal plan for the week. 

    However, every time I do think of this fish, it often ends up being one of my favorite meals of the week.  Tilapia may have a stronger taste than some other white fish, but it works absolutely beautifully in this recipe.

    Again, you can always choose your own kind of fish; cod and halibut would be two good options.  As usual, when it comes to fish, look for a fish that has been wild-caught.

    Red curry paste is a prepared combination of curry spices and vegetables. It usually contains vegetables, spices, and herbs such as chilies, bell peppers, cayenne pepper, cumin, turmeric, and garlic.

    Look for a brand that doesn't come with any bad ingredients, like vegetable seed oils. You should be able to find a good quality red curry paste in the ethnic section of most grocery stores. The paste adds some great spiciness and heat to the dish.

    Fish curry with bananas recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 10 min COOK: 20 min

    Ingredients

    • 5 medium-sized tilapia fillets;
    • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk;
    • 1 tablespoon red curry paste;
    • 1 lemon;
    • 3 green onions, thinly sliced (separate the green and the white parts);
    • 2 medium-sized bananas (under-ripe or barely ripe is best) cut in chunks;
    • 2 tablespoon almonds, slivered;
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped;
    • 1 lemon, sliced, for serving;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Fish curry with bananas Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Start by scraping the zest off of one lemon. Then, cut that lemon in half.
    2. Cut the fish into big slices and sprinkle the lemon zest on top.
    3. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
    4. In a skillet placed over medium-high heat, combine the coconut milk and the red curry paste and bring to a simmer.
    5. Add the fish and the white parts of the greens and onions. Cover up the skillet and let it simmer for 3 to 5 min.
    6. Add the bananas and 1 tablespoon of the almonds, and sprinkle half of the cilantro on top.
    7. Cover up and cook until the fish is just cooked through and easily forms flakes. Check every 3 to 5 minutes.
    8. When the fish looks ready, squeeze the other half of the lemon over the fish, then top it off with the remaining green onions, 1 tablespoon of almonds, and the remaining cilantro.
    9. Serve on a plate with slices of lemon.

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    Fish curry with bananas Recipe

    Fish curry with bananas recipe

    A sweet and spicy curry using a combination of some of the most unlikely ingredient combination: fish and bananas. You'll fall in love with this Paleo dish.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 405 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 5 medium-sized tilapia fillets
    • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
    • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
    • 1 lemon
    • 3 green onions thinly sliced (separate the green and the white parts)
    • 2 medium-sized bananas under-ripe or barely ripe is best cut in chunks
    • 2 tablespoon almonds slivered
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • 1 lemon sliced, for serving
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Start by scraping the zest off of one lemon. Then, cut that lemon in half.
    • Cut the fish into big slices and sprinkle the lemon zest on top.
    • Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the fish. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
      5 medium-sized tilapia fillets, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • In a skillet placed over medium-high heat, combine the coconut milk and the red curry paste and bring to a simmer.
      1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 1 tablespoon red curry paste
    • Add the fish and the white parts of the greens and onions. Cover up the skillet and let it simmer for 3 to 5 min.
      3 green onions
    • Add the bananas and 1 tablespoon of the almonds, and sprinkle half of the cilantro on top.
      2 medium-sized bananas, ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
    • Cover up and cook until the fish is just cooked through and easily forms flakes. Check every 3 to 5 minutes.
    • When the fish looks ready, squeeze the other half of the lemon over the fish, then top it off with the remaining green onions, 1 tablespoon of almonds, and the remaining cilantro.
      1 lemon, 2 tablespoon almonds
    • Serve on a plate with slices of lemon.
      1 lemon

    Nutrition

    Calories: 405kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 46gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 122mgPotassium: 1045mgFiber: 2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 853IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 59mgIron: 4mg
    Keyword banana, curry, fish
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    Filed Under: Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: shellfish-free, Paleo Budget-Friendly Recipes, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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    1. Chef Boyardee

      February 17, 2023 at 1:29 pm

      If you want the most flavor out of your red curry paste, cook it for a few minutes by itself before adding the coconut milk

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