🥥🍋 Coconut Lime Fish Curry with Jasmine Rice (WW-Friendly)

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✅ Ingredients (Serves 4 – WW Points Included):

  • 1 lb (450 g) white fish fillets (cod, tilapia, or haddock), cut into chunks – 0 points
  • 1 tsp olive oil – 1 point (for the whole recipe)
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped – 0 points
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced – 0 points
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped – 0 points
  • 1 medium carrot, thinly sliced – 0 points
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) light coconut milk – 7 points for the whole can
  • ½ cup fish stock or water – 0 points
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice + zest of 1 lime – 0 points
  • 1 tbsp red curry paste – 1 point
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated – 0 points
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped – 0 points
  • Salt & pepper, to taste – 0 points
  • 1 cup dry jasmine rice – 16 points total (4 points per serving)

🍲 Step-by-Step Instructions:

  1. Cook the rice
    • Rinse 1 cup of jasmine rice under cold water.
    • Cook according to package instructions (usually 2 cups water to 1 cup rice, simmer 12–15 minutes until fluffy).
    • Keep warm.
  2. Prepare the base
    • Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat.
    • Add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add vegetables
    • Stir in carrot and bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until softened slightly.
  4. Build the curry sauce
    • Add 1 tbsp red curry paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring to release flavors.
    • Pour in light coconut milk and fish stock. Stir to combine.
  5. Cook the fish
    • Add the fish chunks to the sauce.
    • Season lightly with salt and pepper.
    • Simmer gently for 6–8 minutes, until the fish flakes apart easily with a fork.
  6. Finish with lime & herbs
    • Stir in lime juice, lime zest, and chopped cilantro.
    • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  7. Serve
    • Spoon curry over ¼ of the cooked rice (about ¾ cup per serving).
    • Garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges if desired.

🟢 WW SmartPoints (per serving):

  • Jasmine rice: 4 points
  • Light coconut milk: 2 points
  • Olive oil + curry paste: 1 point
  • Everything else: 0 points

👉 Total per serving: ~7 WW points