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Goan Fish Curry

Silky coconut curry with fresh white fish, aromatic spices, and bright citrus. One-pan dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Total time
30 min
Servings
4
Calories
285
Protein
34g
Goan Fish Curry
comfortfreshindianfishtendercreamyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, ~90 seconds.

  2. Step 2

    Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and translucent, ~4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, ~60 seconds.

  4. Step 4

    Add curry powder and cayenne. Stir constantly for 30 seconds to bloom the spices.

  5. Step 5

    Pour in coconut milk. Scrape up any browned bits from the pan bottom.

  6. Step 6

    Bring to a gentle simmer. Add fish, nestling fillets into the sauce.

  7. Step 7

    Cover and simmer until fish flakes easily with a fork, ~8 minutes.

  8. Step 8

    Squeeze lime juice over the curry. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.

  9. Step 9

    Serve in shallow bowls with rice or flatbread.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet with lid (12-inch preferred)
  • cutting board
  • chef's knife
  • wooden spoon
  • lime squeezer (optional)

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