Jul 14 2026
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Curried Tilapia Recipe

Inspired by Tropical Delight
Time30m
Serves4

Make Curried Tilapia Recipe in just 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Marinate the Tilapia

    In a bowl, combine lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Add tilapia fillets and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent. Then, add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

  2. 3

    Add the Curry Powder

    Stir in the curry powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 4

    Incorporate the Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk, stirring well to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  4. 5

    Cook the Tilapia

    Carefully add the marinated tilapia fillets to the skillet. Cover and cook for about 8-10 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

  5. 6

    Garnish and Serve

    Once cooked, remove from heat and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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