Ingredients:
- 4 (6 oz / 170g) Tilapia fillets
- 1 tsp (5g) Smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp (2g) Garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp (2g) Ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp (3g) Salt
- 1/4 tsp (1g) Black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30ml) Avocado oil
- 1 cup (240ml) Full-fat coconut milk (canned)
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Coconut oil, melted
- 1 clove (5g) Garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) Fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp (5g) Brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (10g) Shredded unsweetened coconut
Instructions:
- Pat the tilapia fillets bone-dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine smoked paprika, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Dust both sides of the fish evenly.
- Heat avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear the fillets for 3-4 minutes per side until a mahogany crust forms and the fish flakes easily. Remove fish from the pan and set aside on a plate.
- Lower the heat to medium. In the same pan, add the melted coconut oil and minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and brown sugar, whisking constantly. Let the sauce simmer and bubble for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the fresh lime juice.
- Return the seared tilapia to the pan, spooning the coconut sauce over the fillets. Garnish with shredded coconut.