Thai Style Tilapia – Thai Food Recipes

A very easy and really interesting way to prepare this fish. Simmered in a seasoned coconut milk sauce for a luxurious flavor, these will look beautiful served over a bed of basmati rice.

Ingredients

• ½ cup coconut milk
• 6 whole almonds
• 1 small white onion, chopped
• 1 tsp of ground ginger
• ½ tsp of ground turmeric
• 1 tsp of fresh lemongrass , chopped
• ¼ tsp of salt
• 4 (4 ounce) tilapia fillets
• Salt
• Pepper
• ½ tsp of red pepper flakes

Directions:

In a food processor or blender, combine the coconut milk, almonds, onion, ginger, turmeric, lemon grass, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt

Process until smooth

Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat

Season the fish fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, then place them skin-side up in the skillet

Pour the pureed sauce over the fish

Use a spatula to coat the fish evenly with the sauce

Sprinkle with red pepper flakes

Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes, until the puree is thickened and fish flakes easily with a fork

Serve immediately

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