Thai Style Tilapia

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistibly flavorful Thai Style Tilapia recipe, a perfect harmony of bold, aromatic ingredients and delicate fish. Tender tilapia fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection, then finished in a luscious coconut milk sauce infused with zesty lime juice, savory fish sauce, a touch of sweet brown sugar, and a kick of red curry paste. Fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of red chili add fragrant complexity, while a vibrant garnish of cilantro and green onion brings it all together. Ready in just 35 minutes, this easy yet elegant dish is perfect served over jasmine rice or alongside stir-fried vegetables, with lime wedges for a citrusy pop. Packed with Thai-inspired flavors, this dish is sure to become a crowd-pleasing favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces tilapia fillets
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 2 pieces garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• 2 teaspoons red curry paste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 piece red chili, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
• 2 stalks green onion, sliced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 4 pieces lime wedges

Directions

Step 1

Pat the tilapia fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, red curry paste, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth. Set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the tilapia fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the fish is golden brown and flakes easily with a fork. Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside on a plate.

Step 4

Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Stir in the sliced red chili and allow it to sizzle for 30 seconds to 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Pour the coconut milk mixture into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly reduced and fragrant.

Step 6

Return the cooked tilapia fillets to the skillet, spooning some of the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to warm the fish and allow it to absorb the flavors.

Step 7

Remove from heat and garnish the dish with chopped cilantro and sliced green onion.

Step 8

Serve the Thai Style Tilapia immediately with lime wedges on the side, over a bed of jasmine rice or with stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	849.3 grams (849.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	904

Total Fat 37.80g	48%
Saturated Fat 8.00g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.80g
Cholesterol 228mg	76%
Sodium 2909mg	126%
Total Carbohydrate 40.40g	15%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 23.70g
Protein 106.80g	214%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 128mg	10%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 2121mg	45%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 36.6%

Protein: 46.0%

Carbs: 17.4%