Goan Style Seafood Curry Recipe

Name: Goan Style Seafood Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds; 12 fresh curry leaves or 1 tablespoon dried curry leaves; 6 shallots, minced; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; 14-½ teaspoon chili powder; 3 cups coconut cream; 1 lb white fish fillet, cut into chunks; 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 lime; kosher salt

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
12 fresh curry leaves or 1 tablespoon dried curry leaves
6 shallots, minced
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground coriander
14-½ teaspoon chili powder
3 cups coconut cream
1 lb white fish fillet, cut into chunks
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 lime
kosher salt

1
Heat the oil in a large skillet, over high heat, and cook the mustard seeds, while stirring, until they pop, about a minute; stir in curry leaves.
2
Add shallots and garlic, stir occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
3
Stir in turmeric, coriander, chili powder, and stir 30 seconds.
4
Stir in the coconut cream, bring to a boil, reduce heat and stir for 2 minutes.
5
Reduce the heat to low, add fish, and simmer, spooning the sauce over the fish to cook, about a minute; add shrimp and cook until fish flakes easily and shrimp turns pink, about 4 to 5 minutes.
6
Grate the peel from the lime and juice; add half the juice to the skillet, taste, and add more as needed.
7
Sprinkle with the lime peel and serve.

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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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds, 12 fresh curry leaves or 1 tablespoon dried curry leaves, 6 shallots, minced, and more.

Yes, Goan Style 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.

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Goan Style Seafood Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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