cod prawns coconut pieces

Cod, Prawn and Coconut Curry

A simple but very tasty curry that provides great protein and can be made with most meaty fish of your choice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 people
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Deep frying pan
  • 2 Saucepans

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 280g cod loin
  • 1 tsp freshly milled black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 red onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced
  • 3cm piece fresh ginger, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1 400ml can coconut milk
  • 1 180g king prawns
  • 1 small handful of coriander leaves
  • 1/3 cup basmati rice
  • 1 portion of steamed greens

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Sprinkle the cod on both sides with the pepper and turmeric and cook in the pan for 2 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  • Add the mustard and cumin seeds to the same pan and when they start to 'pop' add the onion, garlic and ginger and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the chilli and fennel seeds and cook for another 2 minutes before pouring in the coconut milk.
  • Bring to simmer, return the cod to the pan along with the prawns, and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Sprinkle in the coriander and serve with cooked basmati rice and steamed vegetables.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Joy Skipper, Registered Nutritionist, Consultant and Food Health Writer (www.joyskipper.co.uk)
Keyword coconut, cod, curry, prawn