Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of the tropics with this Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut Recipe. This dish features tender grouper fillets enveloped in a creamy and aromatic coconut sauce, enriched with spices like ginger and turmeric. The addition of fresh pineapple and lime zest adds a delightful sweetness and tang that perfectly balances the heat from cayenne pepper. Ideal for a special dinner or an easy weeknight meal, this recipe will transport your taste buds to paradise. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice or coconut rice for a complete experience that’s as visually appealing as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 grouper fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 small pineapple
- 1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
- Lime juice and zest
- Olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- 1 small red chili (optional)
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
- Steamed jasmine rice or coconut rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat grouper fillets dry and season with garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook the fillets for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté onion until softened. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in red curry paste and turmeric, then pour in coconut milk along with lime zest and juice. Add diced pineapple and simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Return grouper to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and warm through for another 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg