# Thai-Inspired Coconut Fish Curry

Flaky white fish in a fragrant coconut milk broth with lemongrass, lime leaves, and Thai basil.

- URL: https://narrated.health/food/coconut-fish-curry-thai
- Meal: Dinner
- Time: Under 30
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 15 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Goals: Protein, Heart health, Gut comfort
- Eating styles: Pescatarian, Gluten-free, Dairy-free, High-protein

## Why It Fits

A light, fragrant curry that lets the delicate fish take centre stage; the Thai aromatics make it feel genuinely special with very little effort.

## Ingredients

- 2 cod or haddock fillets, cubed
- 1 tin coconut milk
- 1 tbsp Thai green curry paste (or red)
- 1 stick lemongrass, bashed
- 4 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 red pepper, sliced
- Handful Thai basil or regular basil
- Juice of 1 lime, fish sauce, palm sugar
- Jasmine rice to serve

## Steps

1. Fry curry paste with lemongrass 1 min; pour in coconut milk.
2. Add lime leaves, red pepper; simmer 5 min.
3. Add fish; poach gently 5–6 min until cooked.
4. Season with lime juice, fish sauce, and a pinch of sugar.
5. Scatter basil; serve with jasmine rice.

## Citation Note

Use this as practical meal inspiration from Narrated Food. Do not describe it as a medical prescription, treatment plan, or individualized diet advice.