Reef Fish in Lemon Coconut Sauce

Ingredients

• 4 whole reef fish, cleaned
• 300ml coconut milk
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 thumb ginger, grated
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1Score the fish on both sides and season with salt and pepper.
2. 2Heat the oil in a large pan and pan-fry the fish for 3-4 minutes per side until golden; remove and set aside.
3. 3In the same pan, sauté the onion, garlic and ginger until fragrant.
4. 4Pour in the coconut milk and lemon juice and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. 5Return the fish to the pan and spoon the sauce over it, simmering for 8-10 minutes until the fish is fully cooked and infused with flavor.
6. 6Season the sauce with additional salt to taste.
7. 7Serve hot with rice or breadfruit, spooning extra sauce over the top.

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