Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce

By I_love_cooking

This amazing fish dish will make you look like you really know your way around the kitchen. The sauce really makes the dish! For you Thai lovers, this recipe is a keeper.

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided
• 1 tablespoon peeled fresh ginger, minced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 cup scallions, chopped
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 2 teaspoons red curry paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 teaspoon low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
• 1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 6 (6-ounce) tilapia fillets
• Salt
• Cooking spray

Preparation

Step 1

Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pepper and scallions; cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, curry paste, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sugar, Asian fish sauce, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in cilantro or basil if using.

Brush fish with 1/2 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Serve fish with sauce, rice, and lime wedges.