Friday, March 5, 2010

Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce




I absolutely loved this meal!  I have been craving it everyday since I made it.  This will definitely be put into our normal rotation of meals.  Tony thought there was a bit too much red pepper, but I loved the crunch and flavor it added.

Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1  teaspoon  dark sesame oil, divided
  • 2  teaspoons  minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 2  garlic cloves, minced
  • 1  cup  finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1  cup  chopped green onions
  • 1  teaspoon  curry powder
  • 2  teaspoons  red curry paste
  • 1/2  teaspoon  ground cumin
  • 4  teaspoons  low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1  tablespoon  brown sugar
  • 1/2  teaspoon  salt, divided
  • 1  (14-ounce) can light or regular coconut milk
  • 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4  (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
  • Cooking spray
  • 3  cups  hot cooked basmati rice
  • 4  lime wedges

Directions

Preheat broiler.

Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pepper and onions; cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, curry paste, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

Brush fish with 1/2 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fish with sauce, rice, and lime wedges.


Source:  Adapted from My Recipes/Cooking Light

1 comment:

  1. I am making this tonight!!! I'll let you know how much we LOVE it!

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