Monkfish Coconut Curry

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Monkfish Coconut Curry

Indulge in our delicious Monkfish Coconut Curry, a quick and easy dish that combines tender monkfish with vibrant green beans in a creamy coconut sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner!

452 kcal /serving 20 mins Serves 4 Medium Asian Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '500g monkfish fillets, chopped into chunks'}
  • {'group': 'Main', 'item': '100g green beans, halved'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp sunflower oil'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 large onion, finely chopped'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 red bell pepper, sliced'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 garlic cloves, minced'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tsp minced ginger'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp medium-heat curry powder'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tbsp ground coriander'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1/2 tbsp ground cumin'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1 tsp paprika'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1/2 tsp salt'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '1/2 tsp ground black pepper'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '2 tbsp tomato purée'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '400g can finely chopped tomatoes'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '240ml chicken stock'}
  • {'group': 'Sauce', 'item': '400ml can coconut milk'}
  • {'group': 'Thickener', 'item': '1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 2 tbsp cold water (optional)'}
  • {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '60g baby spinach'}
  • {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': 'Fresh coriander'}
  • {'group': 'Garnish', 'item': '1 red chilli, finely sliced'}
  • {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Cooked rice'}
  • {'group': 'For Serving', 'item': 'Naan'}

Preparation

  1. Chop the monkfish into chunks and halve the green beans.
  2. Finely chop the onion and slice the red bell pepper.
  3. Mince the garlic and ginger.

Cooking

  1. Heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the onion for about 5 mins until softened.
  3. Add the bell pepper, garlic, ginger, curry powder, coriander, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, cooking for another 2 mins.
  4. Stir in the tomato purée, chopped tomatoes, chicken stock, and coconut milk, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the monkfish and green beans, cooking for 6-8 mins until the fish is cooked through.
  6. If desired, thicken the curry by stirring in the cornflour slurry until the desired consistency is reached.
  7. Stir in the spinach until wilted, then remove from heat.

Plating & Serving

  1. Serve the curry over cooked rice, garnished with fresh coriander and sliced red chilli.
  2. Accompany with naan on the side.

Notes

Feel free to substitute or add vegetables such as peas or fresh tomato chunks during the last 5 mins of cooking.

Suggested Sides

rice naan

Nutrition per Serving

452 Calories
25.5g Protein 22% DV
23.1g Carbs 8% DV
31.4g Fat 40% DV
7.3g Fiber 19% DV
8.4g Sugars
554mg Sodium 37% DV
33mg Cholesterol 9% DV
Health Labels Dairy Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher
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* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Fish
Equipment Stovetop
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags monkfish, Asian, sauté