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    Tilapia With Thai Curry Recipe

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

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    If you always thought tilapia was bland and boring “health food,” think again: when you’re not afraid to add fat and spices to your dinner, the fish can really shine.

    Coconut curry sauce gives every bite of this fish a bold, spicy flavor, backed by the underlying richness of coconut milk and highlighted by the sharp crunch of the onions on top. It’s still healthy, but now it’s a healthy food you’ll actually want to eat.

    Tilapia With Thai Curry

    The great thing about white fish recipes is how versatile they are: Mahi Mahi or another white fish would work just as well as tilapia. The same goes for the curry, too.

    I made this recipe with red curry, but you could easily use green or yellow instead. Each different color has a unique taste: green is the tongue-burning hot, while yellow and red are slightly less intense and focus more on the other flavors of the spices they contain.

    Even ordinary grocery stores usually have a small selection in the ethnic food aisle; just make sure to check the ingredients if you buy something pre-made.

    Since the recipe itself is so spicy, it would pair beautifully with a simple side dish: asparagus ribbons would be tasty if you wanted to get fancy with the presentation, but a quick and easy side of cauliflower “rice” would also be fitting; especially since you’ll have to take out the food processor to make the curry sauce anyway.

    Or just throw another vegetable on the grill as well, and make your side dish while you’re preparing the recipe itself. Plate it all up, and you have a quick and delicious dinner ready to go.

    Tilapia With Thai Curry Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 10 min COOK: 25 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 tilapia fillets;
    • 2 cans (14 oz. each) of full-fat coconut milk;
    • 2 large red bell peppers, sliced;
    • 2 green onions, sliced;
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves;
    • 2 tbsp. fish sauce;
    • 4 tablespoon Thai curry paste;
    • ½ cup of water;
    • Extra-virgin olive oil;
    • 8 lime wedges;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Tilapia With Thai Curry Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Turn the grill up to around 450 F.
    2. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, curry paste, and 1 can of coconut milk, and pulse until the basil is nicely chopped.
    3. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the coconut curry mixture for about 3 minutes. Then add the other can of coconut milk, the water, and the fish sauce.
    4. Stir and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
    5. Coat the fish and peppers with a little olive oil and season both with sea salt and black pepper.
    6. Grill the peppers, turning once, for about 5 minutes total.
    7. Grill the fish, turning once, for about 5 to 6 minutes. (Be delicate when you turn them; the fish can easily break apart.)
    8. Place the fish on a plate, drizzle with the curry sauce, top with the bell peppers, drizzle with a little more sauce, sprinkle with the green onions, and serve with the lime wedges.

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    Tilapia With Thai Curry Recipe

    Tilapia With Thai Curry Recipe

    Rich coconut milk, bold spices, and colorful vegetables: the very best of Thai cooking comes together to make this fish delicious.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Thai
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 217 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 tilapia fillets
    • 2 cans 14 oz. each of full-fat coconut milk
    • 2 large red bell peppers sliced
    • 2 green onions sliced
    • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
    • 2 tbsp. fish sauce
    • 4 tablespoon Thai curry paste
    • ½ cup of water
    • Extra-virgin olive oil
    • 8 lime wedges
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Turn the grill up to around 450 F.
    • In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, curry paste, and 1 can of coconut milk, and pulse until the basil is nicely chopped.
      1 cup fresh basil leaves, 4 tablespoon Thai curry paste, 2 cans
    • In a saucepan over medium heat, cook the coconut curry mixture for about 3 minutes. Then add the other can of coconut milk, the water, and the fish sauce.
      2 cans, ½ cup of water, 2 tbsp. fish sauce
    • Stir and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.
    • Coat the fish and peppers with a little olive oil and season both with sea salt and black pepper.
      4 tilapia fillets, 2 large red bell peppers, Extra-virgin olive oil, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Grill the peppers, turning once, for about 5 minutes total.
    • Grill the fish, turning once, for about 5 to 6 minutes. (Be delicate when you turn them the fish can easily break apart.)
    • Place the fish on a plate, drizzle with the curry sauce, top with the bell peppers, drizzle with a little more sauce, sprinkle with the green onions, and serve with the lime wedges.
      2 green onions, 8 lime wedges

    Nutrition

    Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 36gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 675mgPotassium: 734mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4621IUVitamin C: 90mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword curry, thai, tilapia
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    Filed Under: Paleo Fish and Seafood Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: fast prep, cooking: grill, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: egg-free, diet: low-fodmap, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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