Coconut-Curried Lionfish | Food Trends | Whole Foods Market

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

lionfish

🥗Healthier: snapper

💰Cheaper: tilapia

Snapper offers a similar texture and flavor profile.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: cumin and coriander

Homemade blends can be more flavorful and cost-effective.

Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat.

Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 6 minutes.

Stir in curry paste and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Stir in coconut milk, sugar, and salt, stirring until curry is dissolved, and bring to a simmer.

Add fish, cover the pan and simmer for 3 minutes.

Carefully stir in spinach and fish sauce.

Simmer until spinach is just wilted and fish is cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.

Sprinkle with lime juice and cilantro and serve.

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