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Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut

Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut for a Flavorful Escape

Discover Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut, a quick and easy dish that brings vibrant Caribbean flavors to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Grouper Fresh and firm fillets are ideal; frozen can be used if properly thawed.
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Be sure to shake well before measuring.
  • to taste Chili Adjust to your preference; substitute with red pepper flakes or mild chili powder.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for enhanced flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Opt for freshly squeezed for the best result.
  • to taste Salt Essential for enhancing flavors.
  • to taste Pepper Essential for enhancing flavors.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil Use dairy-free oil like olive or coconut oil.

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Sauté minced garlic in hot oil for 30 seconds until fragrant and golden.
  3. Add coconut milk, stirring to combine, and bring to a gentle simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Incorporate desired chili, fresh lime juice, salt, and pepper into the coconut mixture, allowing it to simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
  5. Add grouper fillets and cook for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes until opaque.
  6. If sauce is too thin, reduce heat and allow it to simmer for an additional minute to thicken.
  7. Serve the dish immediately, spooning extra sauce over the fillets.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Pat frozen grouper dry before cooking. Reheat any prepared sauce gently to preserve texture, and adjust chili according to preference.

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