Fragrant Coconut Lime Ginger Fish Bake Food

COCONUT & LIME FISH

Steps:

• Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Zest and juice the limes. In the small bowl of a food processor, whizz together the lime zest and juice with the remaining ingredients, except the fish, until a smooth paste forms. Taste and add a little more fish sauce if you feel it is needed.
• Put the fish on a baking tray and spread over the coconut mixture. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins until the fish is cooked through. Serve with steamed rice and thin-stemmed broccoli.

FISH WITH COCONUT AND LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• In a large pan or a skillet, heat the coconut oil and minced garlic clove.
• Season the fish fillets from both sides with a pinch of salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• When the oil is hot cook fish fillets from both sides. First cook on a fish flesh side and when cooked, turn fillets to skin side and cook until completely cooked. While fish is cooking add juice of 1/2 lime.
• In a small bowl whisk full fat coconut milk with 1 teaspoon of turmeric, pinch of salt and pepper to taste and pour over the cooked fish fillets.
• Sprinkle with dried basil and add another half of lime juice.
• Cook everything and bring it so simmer.
• When starts to simmer cook for 5 minutes and serve warm.
• Serve with fried cauliflower rice.
• Optionally garnish with fresh cilantro and crushed chili.
• Enjoy!

CRISPY WHOLE THAI FRIED FISH WITH GINGER TAMARIND SAUCE AND COCONUT-CILANTRO RICE PILAF

Steps:

• Special equipment: A large Dutch oven or deep wok, deep-fry thermometer and two 12-inch bamboo skewers
• Prepare the ginger tamarind sauce: In large saute pan over medium-high heat, add 1/4 cup of the canola oil and allow to heat. Add the garlic, shallots and fresh ginger and saute until fragrant and the shallots are translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the soy sauce, sugar, tamarind paste, fish sauce, sambal and 1/2 cup water. Stir well and cook until the mixture is slightly reduced and has a maple syrup-like consistency, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and keep warm until ready to serve.
• Preheat 4 to 5 inches of canola oil to 350 degrees F in a large Dutch oven or deep wok. You need enough oil so the whole fish can be submerged.
• Prepare the fish: Make 3 diagonal slices into the flesh of one side of the snapper, cutting all the way to the bone and spacing the slices 2 inches apart. Repeat with the other side of the fish.
• Combine the cornstarch, rice flour, granulated garlic, ground ginger, salt and pepper in a large baking dish. Lightly dredge the fish all over with the seasoned flour, including inside the cuts. Shake off any excess flour, then form the fish into an "S" curve by threading two 12-inch bamboo skewers through the tail and body so it holds its wavy shape.
• Carefully place the fish into the hot oil so it is almost completely submerged. Fry the fish until deep golden and very crispy, 8 to 10 minutes. As it cooks, use a large metal spoon or ladle to carefully pour hot oil over any exposed part of the fish to ensure it cooks evenly. Carefully remove the fish from the oil and place on a wire rack to drain briefly. Season immediately with salt and lime juice. Carefully remove the skewers from the fish, and place it upright on a platter of Coconut-Cilantro Rice Pilaf. Pour the ginger tamarind sauce over the top. Garnish with the chilies and scallions.
• Rinse the rice by running it under cold water 2 or 3 times until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and ensures the rice comes out light and fluffy.
• Heat the canola oil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the chili flakes and rice and stir well to coat the kernels evenly with oil. Add the coconut milk, salt, sugar and 1 cup water. Stir well and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook until all the liquid has absorbed, 10 to 12 minutes. Turn off the heat, keep covered and allow the rice to sit for 5 minutes to steam. Before serving, add the cilantro and fluff with a fork. Yield: 4 to 6 servings

BAKED FISH WITH COCONUT AND LIME

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to moderately hot 200C. Finely chop one lemongrass stem. Quarter the other lengthways and bruise it with the back of a knife. 2. Finely shred four of the lime leaves and place in a bowl with the coconut cream, fish sauce, garam masala, ginger, garlic, coriander, and finely chopped lemongrass. Mix together thoroughly, add the fish and toss to coat well. 3. Place a piece of bruised lemongrass and a piece of galangal in the centre of four 30cm long pieces of baking paper. Place a fish fillet on top, place 1 lime leaf on top of each fillet and spoon on ¼ cup of the coconut mixture. Wrap up securely and then wrap each parcel in foil. 4. Place in a non-metallic baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through. Unwrap the fish, discard the lemongrass and galangal pieces and serve on rice with the remaining cooking juices. Garnish with the lime wedges.

FRAGRANT COCONUT, SALMON & PRAWN TRAYBAKE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat the oil in a deep frying pan or wok, and fry the curry paste, garlic and ginger for 1 min. Stir in the coconut milk and chilli, and bring to a simmer. Add the fish sauce and lime leaves, if using.
• Pour the mixture into a medium roasting tin, and nestle in the salmon, pak choi and mangetout. Cover and cook in the oven for 15 mins. Scatter in the prawns and cook for a further 10 mins. Garnish with the coriander and serve with the lime wedges and rice.

MEEN MOILEE: FISH IN FRAGRANT COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Rinse the diced fish chunks in water. Drain off the excess water and place the fish in a bowl. Add turmeric powder and a large pinch of salt. Add lime juice and mix. Cover and refrigerate for 25 minutes.
• Heat the oil in a deep saucepan over a medium gas flame until seriously hot, but not burning.
• Add the chiles, ginger, garlic, onion, and curry leaves to the oil. The curry leaves must be added in at the beginning, so the flavors can infuse with the other ingredients. Stir lightly until onions are transparent. Add 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and stir. Add enough liquid coconut milk to cover the ingredients in the pan. Do not add the thick coconut milk yet, as it will curdle. Add the fish and a pinch of salt. Bring to the boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 6 to 7 minutes until cooked.
• Add the quartered tomato and the thick coconut milk. Garnish with sliced tomatoes and serve with boiled or steamed white rice.

FRAGRANT COCONUT LIME & GINGER FISH BAKE

Steps:

• In a frying pan saute the garlic, onion, ginger and chillies until soft. ADD the spices and more oil if necessary.
• Blend the fried food with the coriander and juice of one lime LEAVING OUT the fish and coconut cream. Leave overnight (you can freeze batches of marinade too).
• Take your fish fillets and cut in half so you should have 8 serves. Smother the marinade over the fish generously. Leave to marinade at least for four hours best overnight.
• Take some aluminium foil, break off enough to make a loose parcel to hold the fish.
• Get your coconut cream and on the foil put 2 to 3 tablespoons of the coconut cream, place one fish fillet on top, join up the foil allowing for a lot of space.
• Cook on the barbq of in a hot oven for about 10-15 minutes The fish steams itself in the coconut cream - this is so yummy a great dinner party dish - serve with plain rice, mango salsa and a dry white wine.

FISH BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450f degrees.
• Slice large fish fillets to size required.
• Beat egg and milk together in a bowl.
• Combine crumbs, salt, pepper, Italian herb spice and dry mustard in a bowl or on a plate.
• Put oil on baking sheet and place in preheataed oven while coating fish.
• Dip each piece of fish in egg mixture and then in bread crub mixture.
• Press fish firmly into crumbs.
• Place fillets on hot oil on baking sheet.
• Flip immediately to ensure both side are oiled.
• For half inch thick fillets, bake four minutes, turn and bake four minutes more.

COD WITH COCONUT, LIME, AND LEMONGRASS CURRY SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400°F.
• To make the broth, melt the butter in a small sauté pan or wok over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, lemongrass, ginger, kaffir lime leaves and curry and sweat until tender and with no color, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Lower the heat simmer for 15 minutes. Add the coconut milk and cilantro, and simmer for 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Strain through a fine chinois and set aside.
• Divide the 2 tablespoons of canola oil between the skillets. Place over high heat until oil is just smoking. Season the cod on both sides with salt and pepper. Put 2 pieces of cod in each skillet and sauté until golden brown and crusted on the bottom, about 2 1/2 minutes. Turn and sear on the other side for 30 seconds. Put the pans in the oven and roast until a metal skewer can be easily inserted into the fish and, when left in the fish for 5 seconds, feels hot when touched to your lip, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• In a large pot, heat 4 quarts of water, the butter, and the kosher salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add the bok choy and cook until crisp tender, about 4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a sheet pan in the refrigerator to cool quickly so they retain their bright green color.
• To serve, reheat the sauce and finish with the lime juice. In each of 4 bowls, place a piece of cod. Place 3 to 4 pieces of bok choy around the cod. Pour the sauce over the cod and serve immediately.

COCONUT POACHED COD WITH GINGER AND LIME

Steps:

• Pickle the chilies: In a small bowl combine 2 tablespoons lime juice and chilies. Set aside until you're ready to serve.

COCONUT CURRY FISH

Steps:

• Heat a medium (10-inch) saucepan with deep sides over medium-high. Drizzle in olive oil to cover the bottom of the pan. Add red and green bell peppers and onion, and sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
• Add the curry powder to the pan, and toast for about 1 minute, stirring often to keep the curry from scorching. Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in the grated ginger and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Place fish on top of cooked vegetables, or nestle them into the vegetables, if your pan is becoming too full. Pour coconut milk over fish and vegetables.
• Cover and simmer over medium-low until fish is cooked and starts to flake, about 20 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Squeeze lime to taste over the top and garnish with scallions and cilantro. Serve with white rice or couscous.