Flavorful Coconut Fish Curry with Zesty Lime & Lemongrass


🌴 Creamy, zesty, and aromatic—this Thai-inspired coconut fish curry is ready in 30 min and bursting with flavor.


Perfect for a light, low-carb weeknight dinner or cozy lunch!


🛒 Ingredients (serves 3–4):


450g (1 lb) white fish fillets (e.g., cod, tilapia)

1 can (400ml / 14 oz) coconut milk

1 stalk lemongrass, bruised

1 lime (zest + juice)

1 medium onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp curry powder

1 tbsp fish sauce

1 tsp chili flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper, to taste

Fresh cilantro, for garnish


👩‍🍳 Instructions:

Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until soft (3 min).

Stir in curry powder and optional chili flakes; cook for 1 min until fragrant.

Add coconut milk, fish sauce, and bruised lemongrass. Simmer 5 min to infuse flavor.

Gently add fish fillets. Simmer for 8–10 min until fish is cooked and flaky.

Stir in lime zest and juice, season with salt and pepper.

Remove lemongrass. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Serve hot—optionally with steamed cauliflower rice or jasmine rice.


🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 3–4

🔥 Nutrition (per serving, ~1/4 of recipe):


Calories: ~310 kcal

Protein: 28g

Fat: 21g

Carbs: 6g

Fiber: 1g


Naturally gluten-free & low carb


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