Coconut-infused Goan Grouper Curry: Quick & Flavorful Recipe

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:

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.
Prepare Ingredients:
- Seed, core, and chop the tomatoes into cubes.
- Slice the onion and mince the jalapeños.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Serve:
- Once the fish is cooked, serve the Curried Fish Stew hot, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves if desired.