Thai Style Tilapia
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistibly flavorful Thai Style Tilapia recipe, a perfect harmony of bold, aromatic ingredients and delicate fish. Tender tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then finished in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lime juice, savory fish sauce, a touch of sweet brown sugar, and a kick of red curry paste. Fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of red chili add fragrant complexity, while a vibrant garnish of cilantro and green onion brings it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is perfect served over jasmine rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables, with lime wedges for a citrusy pop. Packed with Thai-inspired flavors, this dish is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces tilapia fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 piece red chili, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 stalks green onion, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 pieces lime wedges
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in the sliced red chili and allow it to sizzle for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour the coconut milk mixture into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly reduced and fragrant.
Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to warm the fish and allow it to absorb the flavors.
Remove from heat and garnish the dish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onion.
Serve the Thai Style Tilapia immediately with lime wedges on the side, over a bed of jasmine rice or with stir-fried vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
904 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2909 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.4 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 106.8 g | 214% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 2121 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
