How to Make Thai-Style Tilapia - A Step-by-Step Guide

Thai cuisine is known for its bold flavors, vibrant colors, and use of fresh ingredients. One dish that captures all of these elements is Thai-Style Tilapia. This recipe combines the delicate flavor of tilapia with the exotic tastes of Thai spices and ingredients, resulting in a dish that is both healthy and delicious.

Whether you're a fan of Thai cuisine or just looking for a new way to prepare tilapia, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. With its mix of sweet, savory, and spic...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 6 whole almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped white onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh lemon grass
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • In a food processor or blender, combine the coconut milk, almonds, onion, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Process until smooth.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them skin-side up in the skillet. Pour the pureed sauce over the fish. Use a spatula to coat the fish evenly with the sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the puree is thickened and fish flakes easily with a fork.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 41mg
    • Sodium: 200mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 48mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 562mg