Kingfish Steaks in Spicy Coconut Hawaij Sauce recipe

Kingfish Steaks in Spicy Coconut Hawaij Sauce

by Diana Opoti (@dianaopotieats)
Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
30min
Total Time
50min

A flavorful dish featuring kingfish steaks marinated in a spicy hawaij seasoning and cooked in a rich coconut sauce.

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 kingfish steak with sauce)

Marinade

  • 4
    kingfish steaks
  • 2tsp
    hawaij seasoning
  • 1tsp
    paprika
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2tsp
    olive oil
  • 1
    lemon, juiced

Curry Base and Sauce

  • 2tbsp
    cooking oil
  • 1
    small red onion, roughly chopped
  • 3clove
    garlic
  • 1in
    ginger
  • 3
    medium tomatoes, grated
  • 1cup
    coconut milk

How to make Kingfish Steaks in Spicy Coconut Hawaij Sauce

Marinate the Fish

  1. In a small bowl, mix the hawaij seasoning, paprika, and salt. Add olive oil and lemon juice to create a paste.

    Step 1.1: In a small bowl, mix the hawaij seasoning, paprika, and salt
  2. Generously apply the paste to the kingfish steaks and let them marinate for 15-20 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Generously apply the paste to the kingfish steaks and let them marinate for 15-20 minutes

Sear the Fish

  1. Heat a drizzle of oil on a hot griddle or pan.

  2. Sear the marinated kingfish steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove from the pan and set aside.

    Step 2.1: Sear the marinated kingfish steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden
    Step 2.2: Sear the marinated kingfish steaks for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden

Prepare the Curry Base

  1. In a blender, combine the garlic, ginger, and chopped red onion. Blend until smooth.

  2. In the same pan, add a bit more oil, then pour in the onion-garlic-ginger paste. Cook over medium heat until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. Add any remaining marinade to the pan along with a bit more hawaij and paprika if desired. Stir well.

Create the Coconut Sauce

  1. Add the grated tomatoes and coconut milk to the pan, stirring to combine.

  2. Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, then return the sauce to the pan.

    Step 4.1: Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree until smooth, then return the sauce to the pan
  3. Simmer the sauce for 5-7 minutes on low heat, allowing it to thicken and the spices to meld.

Simmer with Fish

  1. Add the seared kingfish steaks back into the pan, cover, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes on low heat, letting the fish soak up the flavors of the sauce.

Tips & Tricks

  1. For a deeper flavor, marinate the fish for longer, up to an hour.

  2. Serve with rice or flatbread to soak up the delicious sauce.