Curried Mahi Mahi with Basmati Rice

If you like curry you are going to love this new and delicious twist on your favorite curry dish!  Instead of chicken or beef this recipe uses mahi mahi which is a great fish to use because of it's firm texture and mild flavor.  Feel free to use any firm white fish you can get your hands on that is a good price.  Pollock, cod and tilapia would all work great here.  If you have never tried curry this would be a great recipe to try because it is very mild in flavor!  Give it a try.  You may surprise yourself!

Curried Mahi Mahi with Basmati Rice (adapted from eatingwell.com)

1 c. basmati rice, prepared according to package directions
2 T. extra virgin olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, minced (if you like things spicier feel free to use a serrano or even a habanero pepper)
2 T. curry powder
1/4 t. dried thyme
1 (14 oz.) can light coconut milk
1 3/4 lb. mahi mahi filets (or any other firm white fish), cut in 1" pieces 
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 t. salt
Chopped cilantro for garnish (if desired)

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.  Add the onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeno and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes.  Add the curry powder and thyme and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.  Add the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.  Stir in the fish and green onions.  Cover and cook until the fish is just cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.  Stir in salt and serve immediately over basmati rice with a sprinkle of cilantro, if desired.

4 servings (439 calories each serving) according to my calculator on loseit.com