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One-Pot Fish Coconut Curry

One-Pot Fish Coconut Curry is a healthy seafood dinner made with barramundi, coconut milk, sweet potatoes, and aromatic spices.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon macadamia oil
  • 1 brown onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger finely grated
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 200 ml reduced-fat coconut milk
  • 400 g sweet potato peeled and cut into 2cm cubes
  • 200 g green beans sliced diagonally
  • 1 zucchini halved lengthwise and thinly sliced
  • 500 g skinless barramundi fillets cut into 4cm pieces
  • Lime wedges for serving
  • Thinly sliced fresh green chili for garnish
  • Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish
  • Steamed brown rice for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat the macadamia oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  • Stir in the grated ginger, cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
  • Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and 200ml water.
  • Add the sweet potato cubes and stir well.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Cover and simmer for 8–10 minutes until the sweet potatoes begin to soften.
  • Add the green beans.
  • Continue simmering for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the zucchini and barramundi pieces.
  • Cover and simmer for 3–4 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through and flakes easily.
  • Avoid stirring too vigorously to keep the fish intact.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve the One-Pot Fish Coconut Curry over steamed brown rice.
  • Garnish with lime wedges, sliced green chili, and fresh coriander sprigs.

Notes

  • Barramundi is a mild white fish that works beautifully in curries.
  • Sweet potatoes add natural sweetness and heartiness.
  • Fresh coriander provides a bright finish.
  • Brown rice adds fiber and makes the meal more filling.