How to Make Thai Monkfish Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is well-loved for its bold flavors, aromatic spices, and colorful ingredients. One of the most popular and iconic dishes from this Southeast Asian country is Thai Monkfish Curry. This dish is a perfect representation of the balance of flavors that Thai cuisine is known for - the rich and creamy coconut milk, the heat of the Thai chilies, and the aromatic blend of herbs and spices.

Monkfish, with its firm flesh and mild flavor, is the perfect choice for this curry dish. It...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon peanut oil
  • ½ sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons red Thai curry paste
  • 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
  • 12 ounces monkfish, cut into cubes
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 3
  • Yield: 3 servings

  • Heat peanut oil in a large sauce pan over medium heat. Stir in chopped onion, and cook until softened and translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add red bell pepper and continue to cook for 3 to 5 more minutes, until softened. Stir in the curry paste and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the coconut milk and slowly bring to a simmer.
  • Once coconut milk begins to simmer, stir in cubed monkfish, and simmer 7 to 10 minutes, or until the fish is firm and the center is no longer opaque. Stir in fish sauce, lime juice, and cilantro before serving.
  • Nutrition

    418 cal.

    • Total Fat: 34g
    • Saturated Fat: 26g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 694mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 11g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 58mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 887mg