Tomato-coconut curry with cod: a comforting recipe

Ingredients for Tomato-coconut curry with cod

• 60 ml vegetable oil

• 1 large shallot, thinly sliced into rings

• 9 g kosher salt, divided, plus more

• 5 cm piece ginger, peeled, finely grated

• 60 g mild red curry paste

• 450 g cherry tomatoes

• 150 ml coconut cream

• 4 skinless, boneless cod fillets, patted dry (about 140 g each)

• 30 g basil leaves, torn

• 15 ml fresh lime juice

How to make Tomato-coconut curry with cod

1. Preheat the oven to 150°C (fan) / 160°C (conventional).

2. Pour oil into a large, wide saucepan and add the shallot. Set over medium-high heat and cook, shaking the pan often, until the shallot is golden brown, about 3–5 minutes.

3. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shallot to paper towels to drain and season with ½ tsp salt.

4. Return the pan with oil to medium-high heat and add the ginger and curry paste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the paste begins to stick to the pan, about 3 minutes.

5. Add the tomatoes and single cream, then bring to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes begin to burst and the curry just starts to stick to the pan, about 6–8 minutes. Remove from heat.

6. Season the fish fillets all over with 1 tsp salt and arrange them over the tomato mixture.

7. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the flesh is opaque throughout, firm to the touch, and easily flakes when the thickest part is pierced with a paring knife, about 18–22 minutes.

8. Transfer the fish and curry to a serving platter.

9. In a small bowl, toss the basil with lime juice and a pinch of salt, then scatter over the curry.

10. Top with the crispy shallots before serving.

Disclaimer
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