Nitrate & Nitrite Free Thai Red Curry Cod with Basil
Total time40 min
Prep time15 min
Cook time25 min
4.7(27)
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4 servings
- 1 ½ lb cod fillets, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 tbsp thai red curry paste
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh thai basil leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 1 lime)
For serving
- cooked jasmine rice, for serving
- lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- thinly sliced red chili, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large (12-inch) skillet or wok over medium heat until shimmering. Add the red curry paste and cook, stirring constantly, for about 1–2 minutes, until fragrant and the paste darkens slightly.
- 2
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to fully dissolve the curry paste. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 3–4 minutes.
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