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Grilled snapper curry

March 19, 2019
Recipe

This fish curry is lower in fat and calories than many curries because it calls for low-fat soy milk or skim milk instead of coconut milk.

Serves 4

Instead of coconut milk, this curry uses coconut extract and low-fat soy milk or skim milk.


In a small bowl, mix together the coconut extract, soy milk, cornstarch and spices. Set aside.

In a large skillet over medium-high, add oil and saute ginger, garlic, onion, peppers, celery and bok choy for a few minutes, until softened and lightly browned. Add milk and spice mixture to pan and stir to combine. Heat gently. Do not boil. Remove from heat.

Grill or broil snapper until it reaches an internal temperature of 145 F (about 10 minutes). Serve each fillet with 1 1/2 cups of vegetables and sauce. Season with black pepper according to taste.


  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 cup low-fat soy milk (or skim milk)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup sliced onion
  • 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
  • 1 poblano pepper, sliced
  • 2 cups sliced celery
  • 2 cups sliced bok choy
  • 4 six-ounce red snapper fillets
  • Black pepper to taste

DASH Eating Plan Servings

Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fats and oils Fruits Grains and grain products 4 Meats, poultry and fish Nuts, seeds and dry beans Sweets 2 Vegetables

Diabetes Meal Plan Choices

Fats Dairy foods (low-fat or fat-free) Fruits 4 Meat and meat substitutes Milk and milk products 4 Nonstarchy vegetables Starches Sweets, desserts and other carbohydrates

Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid Servings

Carbohydrates Fats Fruits 2 Protein and dairy Sweets 2 Vegetables

Nutritional analysis per serving

Calcium 240 Calories 17 g Total carbohydrate 54 mg Cholesterol 4 g Dietary fiber 1 g Monounsaturated fat Potassium 34 g Protein 1 g Saturated fat 1 fillet and 1 1/2 cups sauced vegetables Serving size 160 mg Sodium 4 g Total fat