Coconut Fish Stew with Basil and Lemongrass Recipe

Name: Coconut Fish Stew with Basil and Lemongrass
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 small garlic clove, minced; 2 1/2 cups chicken stock; 1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk; 1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, if desired, and thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon fish sauce; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon salt; Finely grated zest of 1 lime; 3/4 pound seafood, such as snapper or other firm fish (cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks), peeled shrimp, and/or scallops, or a combination; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; Freshly squeezed lime juice to taste; Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, if desired, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
3/4 pound seafood, such as snapper or other firm fish (cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks), peeled shrimp, and/or scallops, or a combination
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Freshly squeezed lime juice to taste
Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

1
Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
2
Add the shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until the shallots are softened, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Stir in the stock, coconut milk, lemongrass, jalapeno pepper, vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, salt, and lime zest.
4
Simmer for 10 minutes.
5
Stir in the seafood and herbs.
6
Cook 2 to 3 minutes.
7
Stir in the lime juice and serve with rice, if desired.
8
(Note: Without rice, it's more of a soup than a stew.)

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 shallots, thinly sliced, 1 small garlic clove, minced, 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, and more.

Yes, Coconut Fish Stew with Basil and Lemongrass falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Fish Stew with Basil and Lemongrass

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