Coastal Coconut Fish Stew with Mango

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-18 · Updated 2026-04-18

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A fragrant, slightly sweet fish stew with tropical mango and aromatic spices. This Kenyan soup recipe, ready in about 45 minutes, pairs cod fillets, coconut milk, and fresh lime juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 Kenyan cuisine 380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 pound cod fillets
1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1.5 tablespoons curry powder
1 small onion, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup mango, diced
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon coconut oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1 pound cod fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 3: Sear the cod fillets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden, then set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add 1 small thinly sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 2 minutes until softened.
Step 5: Stir in 1.5 tablespoons curry powder and cook for 1 minute until aromatic.
Step 6: Add 1 can coconut milk, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, 1 medium diced tomato, and 1 cup diced mango. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 7: Return the seared cod to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top. Simmer gently for 8-10 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
Step 8: Remove from heat. Stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately.