Tilapia in Thai Sauce
Transform your dinner routine with this vibrant and flavorful Tilapia in Thai Sauce—a quick and easy recipe that brings the exotic tastes of Thailand to your table in just 30 minutes. Tender tilapia fillets are gently simmered in a velvety coconut milk sauce infused with bold Thai red curry paste, zesty lime juice, and aromatic ginger and garlic. A hint of brown sugar and fish sauce adds the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Serve this delectable dish over steaming jasmine rice and garnish with fresh basil and cilantro for an elegant yet comforting meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. With its rich, layered flavor profile and simple preparation, this recipe is bound to become a family favorite! Keywords: tilapia in Thai sauce, Thai fish recipe, coconut curry tilapia, Asian-inspired dinner ideas, quick weeknight meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons Thai red curry paste
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons Fresh basil leaves, chopped (optional garnish)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional garnish)
- 4 servings Cooked jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut milk, Thai red curry paste, fish sauce, brown sugar, and lime juice until well combined. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Place the tilapia fillets in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, until the edges begin to turn golden.
Flip the fillets gently and pour the coconut milk and curry paste mixture over the fish.
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is fully cooked and flakes easily with a fork.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasonings if needed (e.g., more lime juice for tanginess or a pinch of sugar for sweetness).
Serve the tilapia over a bed of cooked jasmine rice, spooning the Thai sauce over the fillets.
Garnish with fresh basil or cilantro, if desired. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1493 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 14.4 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.9 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 228 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2275 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 214.3 g | 78% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.4 g | ||
| Protein | 124.2 g | 248% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 177 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2157 mg | 46% | |
*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.
