Sunday, June 26, 2011

Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

One thing I have loved lately is that Gary is home early enough that he does all the cooking :) (too bad that won't last forever) And he has done an AMAZING job!! So far this has been our favorite recipe from http://www.skinnytaste.com/ We think it would also be good with chicken...or even just the sauce over rice would be delicious. Gary doesn't love "Indian" curry, but really loves "Thai" curry. To me curry is curry and it's all delicious, but I'm just happy we have found a curry dish that Gary is happy with and willing to have again....and again...and again :)


This amazing fish dish will make you look like you really know your way around the kitchen. The sauce really makes the dish! For you Thai lovers, this recipe is a keeper. Prep all your ingredients before you start cooking, I used my mini food processor to save time (love this!). This dish is quick, easy, took less than 30 minutes start to finish. Perfect over jasmine rice. (You can substitute basil for cilantro if you don't care for cilantro)




Adapted from Cooking Light
Servings: 6 • Serving Size: 1 piece fish plus sauce Old Points: 5 pts Points+: 6 pts
Calories: 225.2 • Fat: 6.9 g Protein: 35.5 g Carb: 5.6 g Fiber: 1.1 g

  • 1 tsp dark sesame oil, divided
  • 1 tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1 cup chopped scallions
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 2 tsp red curry paste
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 4 tsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp Asian fish sauce
  • 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
  • salt
  • Cooking spray

Preheat broiler.

Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pepper and scallions; cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, curry paste, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sugar, Asian fish sauce, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in cilantro or basil if using.

Brush fish with 1/2 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fish with sauce, rice, and lime wedges.

2 comments:

Nichole said...

This is on my menu for this week. And im on the hunt for a mini food processor! Im sure I need one :)

Gary and Mauri said...

We have a food processor, but we didn't use it for this. However, I DO think that ANY reason for a food processor is a good one :) And this dish is amazing!!