Indian Fish Curry
This aromatic and flavorful curry dish is a delightful blend of tender white fish cooked in a luscious coconut milk base infused with fragrant curry powder, ginger, and garlic. The medley of spices creates a rich and tantalizing sauce that envelopes the succulent fish pieces, making each bite a satisfying experience. With a touch of heat from chilies and a burst of freshness from tomatoes and lemon juice, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors. Dive into this comforting seafood curry for a delightful meal that will warm your soul.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. canola oil or clarified unsalted butter
- 1 yellow onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Tbs. minced ginger
- 1 Tbs. curry powder
- 1 can (14 oz.) coconut milk, well shaken
- 2 small jalapeño or serrano chilies, halved and seeded
- 1 1/2 tsp. salt, plus more, to taste
- 1 lb. rockfish, snapper, cod or other white-fleshed fish fillets, pin bones removed and fillets cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/4 tsp. ground turmeric
- 2 plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup hot water
Instructions
- <b>Make the curry base</b>
- In a deep fry pan or wok over medium-low heat, warm the oil. Add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook until the onion is soft but not browned, about 5 minutes. Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the coconut milk, chilies and 1 tsp. of the salt. Cook until fragrant and slightly thickened, about 15 minutes.
- <b>Season the fish</b>
- Meanwhile, place the fish in a shallow bowl. Sprinkle with the turmeric and the remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and toss to coat evenly.
- <b>Finish the curry</b>
- Add the tomatoes, lemon juice and hot water to the curry base and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. Add the fish to the curry and cook until it begins to flake apart, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plates and serve. Serves 4.
- Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Food Made Fast Series, <i>Seafood,</i> by Jay Harlow (Oxmoor House, 2007).
Yield
Serves 4.
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