Thai-Style Tilapia Recipe
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Thai-Style Tilapia

By: TINY POEM 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (113)

What to Drink?

Wine Riesling
Cocktail Tom Collins
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 6 whole almonds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped white onion
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh lemon grass
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

Directions

  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.
  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.
  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 184 | Total Fat: 8.6g | Cholesterol: 41mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2006 by KOALAGIRL   view full review
I'll be honest, in the morning when I first made the sauce and did the old "finger dip taste...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2006 by MNGO   view full review
The basis was good. I used fresh ginger instead of ground, swapped curry paste for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2006 by mantu   view full review
This recipe has some Potential but needs to be worked on ... So ,I tried making it the way we...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by DAVISINPR   view full review
This is a very good recipe. I used garlic chili paste instead of crushed red pepper to give...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by Tajah   view full review
Do you remember the movie, 'Amadeus?' The part when Salieri was performing a little march in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 27, 2007 by LOVECED   view full review
As a Thai food loving family we all agreed this was fantastic! The flavors all came together...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2007 by Rachelle   view full review
We are huge thai fans and this was extremely disapointing.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 17, 2005 by FADINHA   view full review
This recipe is simply awesome!! It's soo tasty, you can't get enough of it. My boyfriend told...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2006 by erin mc   view full review
Something I would never make again, I followed the recipe, but I dont think it tasted thai,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2005 by PAWS26   view full review
Very good. Doubled the sauce as suggested and added canned pineapple. Served over rice. Yum.

 

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