Description
Tender, flaky grouper fillets seared to perfection and topped with a creamy, spicy coconut sauce. This Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut dish is a quick and flavorful seafood recipe that brings a taste of the tropics to your table in just minutes.
Ingredients
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For the Grouper:
- 2 grouper fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (or olive oil)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1/2 lime
For the Spicy Coconut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp red curry paste (or chili paste)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp honey
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Pinch of salt
Optional Garnish:
- Fresh cilantro
- Red chili slices
- Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Prepare the Grouper: Pat grouper fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Sear the Grouper: Heat coconut oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear grouper for about 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan and squeeze fresh lime juice over top.
- Make the Spicy Coconut Sauce: In the same pan, reduce heat slightly and add coconut milk, curry paste, ginger, garlic, honey, and lime juice. Simmer 1–2 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Assemble and Serve: Spoon the spicy coconut sauce over the grouper and garnish with cilantro and chili slices. Serve immediately with jasmine rice, quinoa, or sautéed greens.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
