Thai Red Curry Whole Roasted Sea Bass in Coconut Milk with Mango
A whole roasted sea bass marinated in Thai red curry paste, baked in a creamy coconut milk and sweet chili sauce with fresh mango for a bold, aromatic Thai-inspired dish.
Equipment
- Roasting pan or oven-safe baking dish
Ingredients
- 2 whole sea bass or any kind of white fish about 1 lb each, gutted and scaled
- 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoon Thai red curry paste depending on your spice level
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro
- 1 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 4 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce
- 2 teaspoons rice wine vinegar
- 1-2 mango peeled and sliced
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Thinly sliced red chilies
- Thai basil leaves
Instructions
Prepare the Fish:
- Clean and prepare the sea bass by rinsing it under cold water and patting it dry with paper towels. Make sure the fish is completely dry for crispy skin.
- Mix the curry paste and chopped cilantro together.
- Spread the paste evenly in the fish cavity.
- Cover and let fish marinate for 1-2 hours.
Roast the Fish:
- Preheat oven to 400F.
- Place fish in roasting pan or heat proof baking dish.
- Mix the coconut milk, sweet chili sauce, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, and chopped Thai basil together until well combined.
- Pour the mixture over the fish.
- Arrange the sliced mango slices in the pan, and cover with foil.
- Roast the fish in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, remove foil and cook for additional 15 minutes or until the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork. You can check doneness by inserting a knife near the backbone—if it slides in easily, the fish is done.
Serve:
- Once the fish is cooked, carefully remove it from the oven and transfer it to a large serving platter.
- Pour the cooked sauce generously over the roasted fish.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro, Thai basil leaves, sliced red chilies, and lime wedges.
Enjoy:
- Serve the whole roasted sea bass with a side of steamed jasmine rice to soak up that delicious curry sauce.
Notes
This Thai red curry whole roasted sea bass in coconut milk with mango is a beautiful and flavorful dish that brings the best of Thai cuisine to your table. The roasted fish pairs perfectly with the creamy, spicy, and aromatic red curry sauce!