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Main course · Caribbean

Dominican Pescado con Coco (Fish in Coconut Sauce) with Rice

35 min Serves 4 ~632 kcal/serving ~£9.20 (£2.30/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freePescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 600 g tilapia fillets
  • 400 ml coconut milk
  • 1 onion
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 green pepper, sliced
  • 300 g long grain rice

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
632 kcal
Protein
38.5 g
Carbohydrate
65.8 g
of which sugars
5.3 g
Fat
23.5 g
of which saturates
18.7 g
Fibre
3.3 g
Salt
0.25 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Fry the sliced onion, crushed garlic and green pepper in a little oil for 6 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 6-8 minutes until slightly thickened.

  3. 3

    Cut the tilapia into chunks and add to the sauce, simmering gently for 6-8 minutes until it flakes easily and is cooked through.

  4. 4

    Meanwhile, cook the rice in plenty of boiling water for 10-12 minutes, then drain.

  5. 5

    Serve the fish in coconut sauce on the rice.

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