One-pot catch - The Field Kitchen
Beltfish Coconut Curry
15 minutes prep
20 minutes cook or dry
4 yield
A ginger coconut curry built around firm pieces of beltfish.
Recipe reviewed 2026-07-21 · Identification and food safety are part of the method
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 pounds cleaned beltfish
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon curry paste
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 2 cups sliced vegetables
- 1 lime
Method
- Simmer coconut milk, curry paste, ginger, and vegetables until nearly tender.
- Cut fish into even pieces and add to the pot.
- Simmer gently until every piece reaches 145 F.
- Finish with lime and serve over rice.
Field note & safety
Confirm current fishing rules and consumption advisories before keeping a catch. Keep it cold, prevent cross-contamination, and cook fish or shellfish to 145 F measured in the thickest part.
