Curried Fish Stew, Goan Style
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Indulge in the flavors of Goa with this quick and easy Curried Fish Stew. Bursting with aromatic spices and creamy coconut milk, this dish is perfect for a comforting meal that’s ready in no time.
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 | grouper |
| 1/4 | cup fresh lemon juice |
| 1 3/4 | tsp salt |
| 2 | garlic cloves |
| 4 | slices ginger |
| 1 | cup coconut milk |
| 1 | tsp ground coriander |
| 1 | tsp ground cumin |
| 1 | tbsp brown sugar |
| 1/2 | tsp black pepper |
| 1/4 | tsp turmeric |
| 1 | tsp cayenne pepper |
| 1-4 | onion |
| 1 | tomato |
| 2 | cups water |
| 3/4 | tbsp canola oil |
Instructions:
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Marinate the Fish:
- In a bowl, combine fresh lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and the grouper fish. Allow it to marinate outside the refrigerator for about 10 minutes.
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Seed, core, and chop the tomatoes into cubes.
- Slice the onion and mince the jalapeños.
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Make the Coconut Curry Paste:
- In a blender, puree garlic cloves, ginger slices, coconut milk, ground coriander, ground cumin, brown sugar, black pepper, turmeric, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
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Cook Onions and Tomatoes:
- Heat canola oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Cook the sliced onion until golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for about 5 minutes until softened.
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Simmer the Curry:
- Stir in the prepared coconut curry paste into the pot with onions and tomatoes.
- Add minced jalapeños, water, and the remaining 3/4 tsp salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
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Add the Fish:
- Gently place the marinated grouper fish into the simmering curry.
- Pour in 1 tbsp of the marinade over the fish.
- Let the stew simmer until the fish is cooked through.
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Serve:
- Once the fish is cooked, serve the Curried Fish Stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of this Goan-style curry, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal that’s packed with aromatic spices and tender fish!
