Tilapia with Thai Peanut Coconut Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Tilapia with Thai Peanut Coconut Sauce—a fusion of bold, aromatic flavors and wholesome ingredients. Tender tilapia fillets are perfectly pan-seared for a golden crust, then paired with a luscious sauce made from creamy peanut butter, rich coconut milk, tangy lime juice, and a hint of red curry paste for a spicy kick. This quick, 35-minute recipe is both weeknight-friendly and impressive enough for guests. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice to soak up every drop of the savory-sweet sauce, and garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of color and freshness. Bursting with Thai-inspired flavors, this dish is a harmonious balance of creamy, zesty, and satisfying.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Tilapia fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Coconut milk
- 0.33 cup Peanut butter (creamy)
- 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Red curry paste
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons Chopped cilantro (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked jasmine rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Season the tilapia fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the tilapia fillets to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and add minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the coconut milk, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, and red curry paste to the skillet. Stir well to combine into a smooth sauce.
Simmer the sauce for 3-5 minutes, or until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.
Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them. Let them warm through for 2-3 minutes.
Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired. Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or enjoy on its own.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.0 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.8 g | 19% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 50 mg | 17% | |
| Sodium | 1029 mg | 45% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 74.4 g | 27% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.1 g | ||
| Protein | 31.9 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 57 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 636 mg | 14% | |
*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.
