Coconut Chili Fish Curry

Number of Servings: 4 (427 g)
Active Time: 10 min.
Total Time: 45 min.
Coconut Chile Fish Curry

Serve this spicy-sweet curry over brown rice or quinoa with a side of fresh greens. For a vegan option, switch the fish with roasted cauliflower. Steamed veggies such as broccoli, green beans or edamame would all make an excellent base to soak up the delicious sauce.

Ingredients

  • Chili Paste:

    • 8 dry red chilis
    • ¼ cup water
    • 5 garlic cloves
    • ½ Tbsp. coriander
    • ½ Tbsp. cumin
    • 1 tsp. of cayenne
    • Juice of ½ lemon

    Curry :

    • 2 fillets of cod, cubed
    • 2 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
    • 1 small onion, thinly sliced
    • 1½ cups light, unsweetened coconut milk
    • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. Bring chilis to a boil in water and let steep for at least 5 minutes.
  2. Grind the chilis, water and garlic to a paste. Add the spices and lemon juice and mix to combine. Set aside.
  3. Fry the cod fillets in 1 tablespoon olive oil for 4 to 5 minutes on each side. Set aside.
  4. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, sauté onion in 1 tablespoon oil until translucent. Add chili paste and cook over low heat for about 10 minutes.
  5. Stir in coconut milk and 1/2 cup water. Season to taste with extra cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
  6. Add the cooked fish and continue cooking for 10 more minutes.  Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container

Serving Size 427 g

Amount per serving
Calories 270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 6.5g 30%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Monounsaturated Fat 5g
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 90mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Sugar Alcohol 0g
Other Carbohydrate 6g
Protein 23g
Vitamin D 1mcg 6%
Calcium 53.7mg 4%
Iron 2.2mg 10%
Potassium 850mg 20%
Vitamin A 67.3mcg 8%
Vitamin C 137.6mg 150%
Vitamin E 2.5mg 20%
Vitamin K 20.4mcg 15%
Thiamin 0.2mg 15%
Riboflavin 0.2mg 15%
Niacin 8mg 50%
Vitamin B6 0.8mg 45%
Folate 34.9mcg 9%
Vitamin B12 1.1mcg 45%
Biotin 0.6mcg 4%
Chloride 26mg 2%
Pantothenate 0.4mg 0%
Phosphorus 290.9mg 25%
Iodine 1.3mcg 0%
Magnesium 66.1mg 15%
Zinc 0.9mg 10%
Selenium 39.5mcg 70%
Copper 0.2mg 20%
Manganese 0.3mg 15%
Chromium 0mcg 0%
Molybdenum 5.4mcg 10%

* The % Daily Value (DV) 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.

Ingredients

Lite Coconut Milk (water, Coconut Milk, Guar Gum (a Natural Emulsifier)), Cod Fish, Red Chili Pepper, Onion, Water, Lemon Juice, Olive Oil, Garlic, Cumin, Cayenne Pepper, Coriander.

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