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Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut Recipe

A flavorful dish featuring grouper fillets cooked in a spicy coconut sauce, perfect for a tropical-inspired meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Grouper Fillets
  • 4 fillets grouper skinless
Spicy Coconut Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste
Garnish
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, red curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Mix well until smooth.
  2. Set the sauce aside.
Cook the Grouper
  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a little oil.
  2. Add the grouper fillets to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the spicy coconut sauce over the cooked grouper in the skillet and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  2. Serve the grouper hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or a fresh salad.

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