Fish Baked In Coconut Milk Recipe

Name: Fish Baked In Coconut Milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 2 lbs steaks, halibut,cod or 2 lbs salmon; 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 cups finely chopped onions; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 1 teaspoon minced green chili peppers, serrano,thai or 1 teaspoon jalapeno; 1 cup chopped fresh tomato; Spice mixture; 6 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, cayenne; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, coarsely ground with mortar and pestle; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

Servings: persons

2 2 lbs steaks, halibut,cod or 2 lbs salmon
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced green chili peppers, serrano,thai or 1 teaspoon jalapeno
1 cup chopped fresh tomato
Spice mixture
6 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper, cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, coarsely ground with mortar and pestle
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish

1
Cut fillets crosswise into strips 2-inches wide.
2
Rub fish with mixture of lemon juice and oil, cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
4
In medium frying pan, over medium high heat, fry onion in oil until edges are nicely browned.
5
Add garlic, ginger, and green chile, and stir over medium heat for 2 minutes.
6
Add tomatoes, spice mixture, fennel seeds, and salt, and fry, stirring constantly until tomato pieces break down to form a lumpy paste.
7
Add coconut milk and simmer about 5 minutes until a thick, rich sauce is formed.
8
Arrange fish in an oiled baking/serving dish large enough to hold fish in a single layer.
9
Bake, uncovered, for 10 minutes in the preheated oven.
10
Pour sauce over fish, cover tightly with aluminum foil, and return to oven for 15 to 20 minutes until fish is opaque.
11
Garnish with chopped cilantro.

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

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 2 lbs steaks, halibut,cod or 2 lbs salmon, 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 cups finely chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Fish Baked In Coconut Milk 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.

Fish Baked In Coconut Milk

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