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Kenyan Tilapia with Coconut Curry Sauce and Sweet Potato Fries recipe by Safe Plated

Kenyan Tilapia with Coconut Curry Sauce and Sweet Potato Fries

A delicious and healthy Kenyan meal featuring pan-fried tilapia with a fragrant coconut curry sauce, served alongside crispy baked sweet potato fries. Completely gluten and wheat-free.

50m4 servings
Contains fishWHEAT-free
480 cal|35g protein|40g carbs|20g fat|8g fiber

Ingredients

  • 4 Tilapia fillets
  • 3 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 0.5 medium Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger
  • 1 tablespoon Curry powder
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons Lime juice
  • 2 medium Sweet potatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Preheat oven to about 205°C (200°C). Cut sweet potatoes into fries, toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crispy.
  2. 2Season tilapia fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. 3In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat. Pan-fry tilapia for 3-4 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  4. 4In the same skillet, add onion and cook until softened. Add garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
  5. 5Stir in curry powder and cook for 1 minute more. Add coconut milk and lime juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. 6Serve tilapia with coconut curry sauce and sweet potato fries.

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