Goan Seafood Curry Recipe

Name: Goan Seafood Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/4 pounds fish firm, or other seafood; 1 whole lime; coconut oil; 6 sprigs fresh curry leaves; 1 cup onion or chopped shalots; 6 garlic cloves; 2 tablespoons coconut sugar; 1 11/16 cups coconut cream tins; 2 tomatoes large; 2 red chillies fresh; fresh coriander; salt; spice Paste ==; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons cumin powder; 1 teaspoon chilli powder; 2 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon ginger powder

Servings: persons

2 1/4 pounds fish firm, or other seafood
1 whole lime
coconut oil
6 sprigs fresh curry leaves
1 cup onion or chopped shalots
6 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons coconut sugar
1 11/16 cups coconut cream tins
2 tomatoes large
2 red chillies fresh
fresh coriander
salt
spice Paste ==
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 teaspoon chilli powder
2 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon ginger powder

1
Marinade seafood in the juice of 1 lime with a pinch of salt for 30 minutes. In my case I used 1kg of seafood marinara mix. For fish curry something firm like tuna, swordfish or maceral would be best.
2
Fry spice mix and curry leaves in a decent amount of oil
3
Add shalots and garlic and fry till lightly caramalised
4
Add coconut sugar and melt it down
5
Add coconut milk and simmer until all flavours combine (taste test)
6
Add seafood and simmer for 10 minutes
7
Add chopped tomatoes, fresh chilli at the end
8
Garnish with fresh coriander

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/4 pounds fish firm, or other seafood, 1 whole lime, coconut oil, 6 sprigs fresh curry leaves, and more.

Yes, Goan Seafood Curry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Goan Seafood Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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