Fish Run Down
Chunks of kingfish or mackerel simmered gently in a spiced coconut milk gravy until the sauce reduces and thickens around the fish. It's a comforting, home-style seafood dish served with provisions.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 55 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Calories
- 360 kcal
Equipment
- •Heavy skillet with lid
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 360 kcal
- fat
- 22
- carbs
- 14
- protein
- 28
- calories
- 360
Instructions
- 1
Rub the fish with lime juice. Rinse it with water.
- 2
Add the coconut milk, onion, garlic, tomato, seasoning pepper, thyme, and turmeric to a skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Simmer uncovered for 10-12 minutes. Cook until the sauce thickens and looks oily around the edges.
- 4
Gently place the fish steaks into the sauce.
- 5
Cover and simmer for 12-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through. Spoon the sauce over the fish occasionally.
- 6
Take off the lid and simmer for a few more minutes if the sauce needs to thicken more.
- 7
Serve hot with boiled provisions (starchy root vegetables and green bananas).
Chef's tips
Simmer uncovered near the end. This lets the coconut milk boil down and thicken naturally without extra thickeners.
Storage
Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Reheating
Reheat gently over low heat, stirring, to avoid breaking the sauce.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Boiling the coconut milk too hard, which causes the sauce to separate
- •Adding the fish too early, which makes it dry and overcooked
Serving suggestions
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