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Coconut Curry Monkfish

Firm monkfish in creamy Thai red curry

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
20 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs monkfish, cut into chunks
  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp red curry paste
  • 1 cup chicken or fish stock
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup bamboo shoots
  • 2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp palm sugar
  • Thai basil leaves
  • Lime wedges
  • Jasmine rice for serving
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Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat 1/4 cup coconut cream in a pot over medium heat

  2. 2

    Add curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes

  3. 3

    Add remaining coconut milk and stock, bring to simmer

  4. 4

    Add bell pepper and bamboo shoots, cook for 5 minutes

  5. 5

    Season with fish sauce and palm sugar

  6. 6

    Add monkfish chunks and simmer gently for 8-10 minutes

  7. 7

    Don't overcook as monkfish can get tough

  8. 8

    Garnish with Thai basil and serve with rice and lime

Cuisine: ThaiCooking Method: poachedTags: curry, thai, comfort-food