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A bowl of monkfish curry garnished with cilantro.
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Monkfish Curry

Monkfish curry is so flavorful! Monkfish is a meaty fish that pairs well with ginger, lemongrass, and green curry paste.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Keyword monkfish curry, thai monkfish curry
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 515kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers

Ingredients

For curry:

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp ginger, minced
  • 3 inch piece of lemongrass, sliced very thinly
  • 2 tbsp Thai green curry paste
  • 13 ½ ounce can coconut milk
  • 1 lb monkfish cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 3 limes, divided
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

For serving:

  • 2 cups dry instant brown rice

Instructions

  • Prepare instant brown rice according to package directions. Set aside for now.
  • Meanwhile, in a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and pepper, and cook for about 4-6 minutes until vegetables start to become tender.
  • Add garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and green curry paste. Give everything a good stir and cook for another minute.
  • Add the coconut milk and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the monkfish and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until monkfish is cooked through.
  • Add the fish sauce along with the juice from one lime, then remove from heat.
  • Serve monkfish curry over rice. Garnish with cilantro, and serve with additional lime wedges to squeeze on immediately before eating.

Notes

Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving):
515 calories, 27 g fat, 18.5 g sat fat, 336 mg sodium, 48 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 4 g sugar, 22 g protein, Vitamin A: 28%, Vitamin C: 119%, Calcium: 5%, Iron: 26%, Potassium: 24%

Nutrition

Calories: 515kcal