Tilapia in Coconut Curry Sauce

10 min prep time
15-20 min cook time
4servings
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Tilapia in red curry sauce served with brown rice and a garnish of cilantro

How to Make Tilapia in Coconut Curry Sauce

Curry is a popular dish in several Asian countries. Try this delicious fish curry recipe served over brown rice with a side of veggies.

10 min prep time
15-20 min cook time
4servings
1 tilapia fillet + 3-4 tbsp sauce + 1/3 cup cooked brown rice
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Step-By-Step Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

  2. In an oven safe sauté pan, add sesame oil and a generous amount of cooking spray over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they turn clear but not brown, about 5 minutes.

  3. Stir in curry paste, garlic, coconut milk and peanut butter and simmer until slightly reduced.

  4. Season each tilapia filet with ground black pepper. Add filets to curry, coating both sides.

  5. Place pan in the oven for 15-20 minutes or until tilapia is just cooked through.

  6. Serve curry over 1/3 cup brown rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

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Nutrition facts

4 Servings

  • Serving Size
    1 tilapia fillet + 3-4 tbsp sauce + 1/3 cup cooked brown rice
  • Amount per serving Calories 280
  • % Daily value*
  • Total Fat 7g 9%
    • Saturated Fat 2g 10%
    • Trans Fats 0g
  • Cholesterol 60mg 20%
  • Sodium 430mg 19%
  • Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
    • Dietary Fiber 2g 7%
    • Total Sugars 1g
    • Added Sugars 0g 0%
  • Protein 27g
  • Potassium 550mg 12%
Ingredients
sesame oil
1/2 tsp
nonstick cooking spray
1 spray, 0.25g
onion(s) (thinly sliced)
1/2 small
Thai-style red curry paste
4 tsp
garlic (minced)
1 clove
unsweetened coconut milk beverage
1 cup
natural peanut butter
1 tbsp
black pepper
1 tsp
tilapia (skinless)
4 fillets, about 5 ounces each
cooked brown rice
1 1/3 cup
fresh cilantro (for garnish, if desired)
2 tbsp

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