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Turmeric Fish & Coconut Rice - indian dinner recipe

Turmeric Fish & Coconut Rice

Golden turmeric-spiced fish fillets served over fragrant coconut rice with wilted spinach, lemon, and fresh cilantro. Bright, gently spiced, and satisfying, with a creamy rice base that keeps the fish front and center.

By Eatpace

Gluten-FreeDairy-Free
Prep: 10 minCook: 25 min35 min total 4 servings Basic Indian

Ingredients

Servings:4
  • Fish Fillet(600 g)
  • Turmeric(2 tsp)
  • Cumin(1 tsp)
  • Paprika(1 tsp)
  • Salt(1 tsp)
  • Black pepper(½ tsp)
  • Olive oil(2 tbsp)
  • Jasmine Rice(280 g)
  • Onion(1)
  • Garlic(3 cloves)
  • Ginger(1 tbsp)
  • Coconut milk(400 ml)
  • Baby Spinach(120 g)
  • Coriander(15 g)
  • Lemon(1)

Method

  1. 1

    Pat the {Fish Fillet} dry. Finely chop the {Onion}, mince the {Garlic}, grate the {Ginger}, chop the {Fresh cilantro}, and cut the {Lemon} into wedges. In a bowl, coat the fish with {Turmeric}, {Cumin}, {Paprika}, {Salt}, {Black pepper}, and half the {Olive oil}.

    ~10 min

  2. 2

    Heat the remaining {Olive oil} in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fish and cook for 3 minutes per side until lightly golden and just cooked through, then transfer to a plate.

    ~6 min

  3. 3

    In the same pan, cook the {Onion} for 3 minutes until softened. Stir in the {Garlic} and {Ginger} for 1 minute. Add the {Jasmine Rice} and stir for 1 minute to coat in the spices and oil.

    ~5 min

  4. 4

    Pour in the {Coconut milk} and 350ml water. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and most of the liquid is absorbed.

    ~15 min

  5. 5

    Fold the {Baby Spinach} into the rice until wilted. Return the fish to the pan or plate it over the rice. Finish with the {Fresh cilantro} and serve with {Lemon} wedges for squeezing over.

    ~4 min

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving

488
Calories
36g
Protein
20g
Fat
39g
Carbs
3g
Fiber

Percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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