Pan-Seared Swai Fish Fillets in Coconut Sauce

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Dive into a dinner that’s both simple and sensational. Tender swai fillets are pan-seared until golden and served atop a luscious coconut-shallot sauce infused with fragrant Thai basil, lime and a touch of heat. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for a weeknight upgrade or a dinner that feels restaurant-worthy without the fuss. Don’t have swai? Any mild white fish will work beautifully.

Pan-Seared Swai Fish Fillets in Coconut Sauce

Pan-Seared Swai Fish Fillets in Coconut Sauce

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Pan-Seared Swai Fish Fillets in Coconut Sauce

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 763kcal
Author Chad Montano

Ingredients

  • 2 fillets swai fish or other white fish
  • 1 can (13.5 oz.) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 large shallot julienned
  • 2 garlic cloves sliced thin
  • 1 lime
  • 1/2 tsp. red chili pepper flakes
  • 1 serrano pepper sliced thin
  • Thai basil leaves
  • Olive oil
  • Sea salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Season both sides of fish with sea salt and set aside.
  • Heat large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add 2 tablespoons olive oil.
  • Lay fish in pan and cook 2-3 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 30-45 seconds before removing fish from pan.
  • Discard most oil in skillet, turn heat to medium-low, and add a tablespoon of fresh olive oil.
  • Add shallots to pan and sauté 1 minute, then add garlic and sauté 1 minute. (Note: Be careful not to burn garlic.)
  • Add coconut milk, chili flakes, 3-4 Thai basil leaves, pinch of salt, cracked pepper and juice of 1/2 lime.
  • Bring sauce to boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and cook 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  • To serve, add coconut sauce to plate and place fish on top. Garnish with sliced serrano peppers, Thai basil leaves and lime wedge.

Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 763kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 65g | Saturated Fat: 39g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 85mg | Sodium: 2047mg | Potassium: 1113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 554IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 103mg | Iron: 8mg

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