Caribbean coconut fish & rice

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Caribbean · Island fish pot-inspired · Caribbean

Caribbean coconut fish & rice

Flaky white fish in a gentle coconut, tomato and sweet pepper sauce, served with rice. Keep the sauce smooth and the lime optional.

15 minPreparation
25 minCooking
40 minTotal time
4Servings
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For 4 servings

What you’ll need

Allergens
Fish. Check coconut milk labels.

One step at a time

Let’s make it

  1. Warm oil in a wide pan and cook onion and capsicum for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Add tomato, paprika, thyme and coconut milk. Simmer for 8 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  3. Nestle in fish, cover and cook for 8–10 minutes until it flakes easily and reaches 63°C or the centre is opaque.
  4. Taste the sauce and add salt if needed. Serve fish, sauce and rice separately; add lime or spring onion to adult bowls.

Preparation and cooking times are estimates. Use the doneness checks in the method.

Make the texture work

Blend the sauce smooth if visible vegetables are difficult. Offer plain rice and a small flake of fish before combining with sauce.

Season it properly

Coconut, thyme and sweet pepper provide island warmth without chilli. Adults can add lime, pepper or hot sauce at the table.

Simple swaps

Use boneless salmon or firm tofu. Add extra rice to make the sauce less intense.

Keep it safely

Refrigerate fish and rice within 2 hours and use within 24 hours. Reheat fish once until steaming hot and avoid overcooking.

Food education

What the ingredients bring

These are practical food-group notes, not a laboratory nutrition analysis. Portions and brands change the numbers.

  • Fish supplies protein, iodine and vitamin B12; oily fish also provides vitamin D.
  • Coconut milk adds energy and a creamy texture.
  • Tomato and capsicum contribute vitamin C and carotenoids.
Before serving: adapt the size and texture to your child’s chewing skills, then let the meal be a relaxed family moment.

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