Thai Tilapia
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Thai Tilapia, a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion meal. This recipe combines tender tilapia fillets with a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with bold Thai-inspired ingredients like red curry paste, fresh lemongrass, lime juice, and fish sauce. Sautéed bell peppers and carrots add a burst of color and crunch, while aromatic garlic and ginger lend depth to every bite. Simmered to perfection and garnished with fresh cilantro and green onions, this dish pairs beautifully with fluffy jasmine rice, soaking up the rich, savory sauce. Ready in just 35 minutes, Thai Tilapia offers a harmonious balance of tangy, sweet, and savory flavors, making it a seafood lover's dream.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 3 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 Lemongrass stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Red curry paste
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 Carrot, julienned
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 Green onions, chopped
- 2 cups Jasmine rice, cooked
Instructions
Rinse the tilapia fillets under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red curry paste. Set aside.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped lemongrass to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
Stir in the red bell pepper and carrot slices, cooking for an additional 3 minutes.
Push the vegetables to the sides of the skillet and place the tilapia fillets in the center.
Pour the coconut milk mixture over the tilapia and vegetables.
Reduce the heat to medium, cover the skillet, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and green onions.
Serve immediately over cooked jasmine rice. Enjoy your Thai Tilapia!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1747 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 40.0 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 16.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 3190 mg | 139% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 225.9 g | 82% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.1 g | 47% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.5 g | ||
| Protein | 127.0 g | 254% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 367 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3338 mg | 71% | |
*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.
