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Those of you who know me know that I am not a huge fish fan. I know I should be and sometimes I wish I was...I mean isn't it like one of the healthiest things you can eat??? 
Well hubby is a fan of food from the sea. He has been raving about this dish forever. I mean he LOVES it. He loved it enough to cook it for the fam in an attempt to convince me that I shouldn't write off all fish dishes. Guess what? I ate it. Okay so I ate it AND I didn't hate it. If you love fish already then you will love this dish. If you are iffy on fish then you will really like this dish. IF you are opposed to fish, then guess what, chicken is really good in this too...yes hubby even made me a chicken breast to go with it so I didn't have to be really brave my very first time out of the gate.
So go ahead give this a try...Don't be scared by the ingredient list. If you have everything prepped and in the accurate measurements, then it throws together really easy.
Ok, enough talking here is a recipe for-
Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Saucewith Basmati Basil Rice

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1 teaspoon dark sesame oil, divided (Olive Oil works just fine)2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger2 garlic cloves, minced1 cup finely chopped red bell pepper1 cup chopped green onions1 teaspoon curry powder2 teaspoons red curry paste1/2 teaspoon ground cumin4 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce1 tablespoon brown sugar1/2 teaspoon salt, divided1 (14-ounce) can light coconut milk2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro4 (6-ounce) tilapia filletsCooking spray3 cups hot cooked basmati rice (recipe below)4 lime wedges


Preheat broiler.

Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add pepper and onions; cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, curry paste, and cumin; cook 1 minute. Add soy sauce, sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.

Brush fish with 1/2 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.


Rice Recipe, start before sauce
1 cup basmati rice2 teaspoons vegetable oil2 teaspoons minced peeled fresh ginger2 garlic cloves, minced2 1/4 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 350°.

Place rice in a fine-mesh strainer. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Stir in rice; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add remaining ingredients, stirring to combine; bring to a boil. Cover; wrap handle of pan with foil. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes, stirring once. Remove rice from oven; fluff rice with a fork. 


Serve fish with sauce, rice, and lime wedges. 


This recipe is one of the more time intensive ones I have done, but hey, if WE can do it, YOU can do it.