Best Coconut Fish And Pumpkin Stew Recipes

COCONUT FISH STEW WITH BASIL AND LEMONGRASS

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This stew is profoundly flavored and nuanced, with pungent notes of herbs, lime and saline fish sauce softened by the coconut milk, supple seafood and rice.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories for two, soups and stews, main course

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, minced
2 1/2 cups chicken stock
1 13.5-ounce can coconut milk
1 lemongrass stalk, finely chopped
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, if desired, and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
Finely grated zest of 1 lime
3/4 pound snapper or other firm fish (cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks), peeled shrimp, scallops or a combination
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
Fresh lime juice, to taste
Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic and cook, stirring, until shallots are softened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in stock, coconut milk, lemongrass, jalapeño, vinegar, fish sauce, sugar, salt and lime zest. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Stir in seafood and herbs. Cook 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in lime juice and serve, with rice if desired. (Note: Without rice it's more soup than stew.)

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 755, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 38 grams, Sodium 1891 milligrams, Sugar 15 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CURRIED COCONUT-PUMPKIN STEW

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Coconut and rice milk are a cool complement to the warm spices in this Thai-themed dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 tablespoons light olive oil
1/4 cup red onion, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, finely chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 cups peeled, cubed (1-inch), seeded pumpkin
1 cup light coconut milk
1 cup rice milk
1 pound extra-firm tofu, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, ribs and seeds discarded, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

In large, heavy pot over medium-high heat, heat oil. Saute onion, garlic, jalapeno, and ginger until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add curry powder and pumpkin. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Stir in coconut milk and rice milk; bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer; cover and cook for 15 minutes. Add more milk or water, if needed.
Add tofu and red bell pepper. Simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes, uncovered, or until pumpkin is tender. Season with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Garnish with whole cilantro leaves. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 g, Fat 17 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 14 g

COCONUT FISH STEW

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Make and share this Coconut Fish Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by David04

Categories Very Low Carbs

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 lbs white fish fillets (skin on)
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces shrimp (optional)
12 ounces mussels (optional)
1 onion, sliced
1 red pepper, slices (optional)
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups water
1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon hot sauce
3 tablespoons parsley

Steps:

Place fish, lime juice and salt in a bowl. Marinate while you continue.
Heat the olive oil in a large fry pan and add the onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is softened. Add the marinated fish, tomato paste, water and simmer for about 10 minutes over medium heat, and the fish is cooked through.
Mix in the coconut milk, pepper sauce, parsley and simmer for another 5 minutes. This is good as a soup or served over white rice. You can also add shrimp, mussels, etc.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250.2, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 101.6, Sodium 477.6, Carbohydrate 8.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 5.3, Protein 29.8