Description
Take your taste buds on a delightful escape with Tropical Grouper with Spicy Coconut-Ginger Sauce. This vibrant dish features flaky grouper fillets enveloped in a creamy sauce made from coconut milk, fresh ginger, and a hint of spice from red chili. The combination of sweet and savory flavors evokes the essence of a tropical paradise, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special gatherings. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients, ensuring a wholesome meal for you and your loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 grouper fillets (6–8 oz each)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 red chili or red pepper flakes (to taste)
- Olive oil
- Honey
- Lime juice
Instructions
- Pat grouper fillets dry and season with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the seasoned grouper for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion until translucent. Add ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in red chili, coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, and lime juice. Simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the grouper topped with the sauce and garnished with cilantro and fruit slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg