Coconut Curried Tilapia

YoungWifeNYC's Note:

I made this one day by accident for lack of a curry paste. I was forced to create my own and it has become a favorite in my household.

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 4 tilapia fillets
• 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil is fine)
• 1 -2 tablespoon curry powder
• 1 cup water
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ tablespoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• 3 garlic cloves , crushed
• 1 small onion , sliced
• 10 ounces coconut milk (use only 1/2)
• red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

1. Season tilapia fillets with salt, chile powder, and black pepper. Set aside.
2. In iron pot, heat olive oil; add curry powder stirring often. Allow curry powder to practically burn. Add a little water whenever paste becomes too sticky.
3. Add most garlic and onions until well coated.
4. Add coconut milk. Stir. After 1 minute, add fish and remaining garlic and onions.
5. Lower heat and cover for about 15 - 20 minutes.
6. Serve over jasmine or coconut rice.

Reviews

[agiolam]

I'll be honest with you, I'm not a big fish fan so this review is based on my husband's reaction. He really liked it. He went back for seconds. I did enjoy the sauce. I did add the red pepper flakes because we like spicy food. We paired it with the rice. Thanks for the recipe.

[Peachie Keene]

Superb! What a fabulous dish served with Thai Coconut-Mango Sticky Rice :)

[havolina]

yay! this was delicious! i added some fresh chopped cilantro. next time, i am going to add some fresh, chilled mango slices, or fresh diced tomatoes.