Thai-Style Tilapia Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Thai Recipes. (Thai-Style Tilapia Recipe). A very easy yet really interesting way to prepare this fish. Tilapia fillets are simmered in a seasoned coconut milk sauce for a luxurious flavor. These will look beautiful served over a bed of rice. Adjust the amount of spice to your liking by adding more or less red pepper flakes.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Thai-Style Tilapia Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup coconut milk

6 whole almonds

2 tablespoons chopped white onion

1 teaspoon ground ginger

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon chopped fresh lemon grass

¼ teaspoon salt

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia

salt and pepper to taste

½ teaspoon red pepper flakes

or to taste

Thai Noodles

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor or blender combine the coconut milk almonds onion ginger turmeric lemon grass and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Process until smooth.

Step 2

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides then place them skin-side up in the skillet. Pour the pureed sauce over the fish. Use a spatula to coat the fish evenly with the sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Step 3

Reduce heat to medium cover and simmer for about 15 minutes until the puree is thickened and fish flakes easily with a fork.

Nutritional Information

Thai-Style Tilapia Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 184.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.1g 48%

Carbohydrates: 2.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 0.4g

Fat: 8.6g 13%

Saturated Fat: 5.8g 29%

Cholesterol: 41.1mg 14%

Vitamin A Iu: 257.6IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 5.1mg 39%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 27%

Vitamin C: 2.5mg 4%

Folate: 11.6mcg 3%

Calcium: 47.6mg 5%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 53mg 19%

Potassium: 562.3mg 16%

Sodium: 199.5mg 8%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 77.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.