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Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry

Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry - A Flavorful Delight

This Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry is a quick and flavorful dinner, ready in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Tilapia A versatile, firm white fish
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Sesame Oil Brings a nutty depth
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
For the Coconut Curry Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Minced, adds warmth
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, enhances flavor
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Diced, adds sweetness
  • 2 scallions Scallions Chopped, mild onion flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Curry Powder Key ingredient for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Red Curry Paste Adjust for spice preference
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin Optional
  • 2 tablespoons Low-Sodium Soy Sauce Enhances umami
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Balances the flavors
  • 1 tablespoon Asian Fish Sauce Authentic Thai flavor
  • 1 cup Light Coconut Milk Creates creamy sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro Fragrant garnish

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Broiler

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the broiler to high and ensure the oven rack is 6 inches from the heating element.
  2. In a skillet, heat ½ teaspoon of dark sesame oil, then add minced ginger, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, and chopped scallions. Sauté for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in curry powder, red curry paste, and ground cumin into the vegetable mixture and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, brown sugar, Asian fish sauce, and light coconut milk, then stir and let simmer.
  5. Brush tilapia fillets with dark sesame oil and season with salt.
  6. Place tilapia on a greased baking sheet and broil for 6 to 7 minutes, until fish flakes easily.
  7. Remove from oven and layer fillets with the coconut curry sauce. Serve with jasmine rice and garnish with cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a vegetarian version, omit the fish sauce. Feel free to customize vegetables.

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