Description
Savor the vibrant flavors of the Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut Recipe, a delightful dish that combines tender grouper fillets with a creamy, spicy coconut sauce. Infused with aromatic spices and zesty lime, this recipe transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise, making it ideal for special dinners or a comforting weeknight meal. With minimal prep and cooking time, you can impress family and friends while enjoying a healthy and satisfying seafood option. Whether served over jasmine rice or paired with grilled vegetables, this dish offers versatility and rich flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 grouper fillets (6–8 oz each)
- 1 cup coconut milk (unsweetened, full fat)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- 1 medium onion (finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- Juice of 1 lime
- Diced pineapple (fresh or canned)
Instructions
- Prepare the grouper by patting dry and seasoning with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the seasoned grouper for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove the fish and in the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and turmeric; then add coconut milk, lime juice, pineapple, and honey if desired. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Return the grouper to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg