Gluten Free Coconut Curry Tuna
Rich, creamy, and packed with bold Southeast Asian flavors, this coconut curry tuna comes together in a single skillet and serves four in well under an hour. The sauce builds from a base of sautéed onion, garlic, and fresh ginger before gluten free red curry paste, turmeric, and cumin are toasted until fragrant — that extra minute or two of cooking the spices makes the whole dish taste deeply layered rather than flat. Full-fat coconut milk and a splash of chicken broth create a silky, golden sauce that's balanced by a touch of fish sauce and coconut sugar, hitting every note of savory, sweet, and just a little heat. One thing that trips people up with curry dishes is the curry paste itself, since many store-bought versions sneak in wheat-based thickeners or soy sauce — using a certified gluten free paste here keeps every component clean without sacrificing any of that punchy flavor. Chunks of fresh tuna are gently simmered right in the sauce until just opaque, so they stay tender and soak up every bit of that spiced coconut broth. A squeeze of fresh lime juice stirred in at the end brightens the whole bowl beautifully. Spoon it over jasmine rice, scatter on some cilantro, and dinner is genuinely impressive with almost no effort.
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4 servings
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp gluten free red curry paste
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
- 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 ½ lb fresh tuna steaks, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the coconut oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat until shimmering.
- 2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
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