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Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut-Ginger Sauce

A vibrant and flavorful dish featuring grouper fillets topped with a spicy coconut-ginger 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
  • 4 fillets grouper skinless
Spicy Coconut-Ginger Sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon red curry paste
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust for spice level
Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime lime wedges for serving

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a blender, combine coconut milk, ginger, garlic, red curry paste, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, salt, and red pepper flakes. Blend until smooth.
  2. Transfer the sauce to a skillet and heat over medium heat until simmering, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
Cook the Grouper
  1. Season the grouper fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  2. In a separate skillet, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add the grouper fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked through and flaky.
Serve
  1. Place the cooked grouper on plates and spoon the spicy coconut-ginger sauce over the top.
  2. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 3g

Notes

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

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