c("Blend onion, cilantro, lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, cumin, garlic, and dried red peppers in a food processor to dry paste, stopping frequently to scrape down sides of work bowl. (Paste can be prepared  3 days ahead. Cover and chill.)", "Heat vegetable oil in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.", "Add 2  rounded tablespoons spice paste; stir 1 minute.", "Add fish and cook 2  minutes, turning occasionally with tongs.", "Add coconut milk and clam  juice; simmer until fish is cooked through, turning occasionally, about 6 minutes.", 
"Transfer fish to plate.", "Boil liquid until reduced to thick sauce, about 8 minutes.", "Season with salt.", "Return fish to sauce and heat through.", "Sprinkle with cilantro.", "Serve over rice.", "The mild spice paste is also great used as a base for chicken and  shrimp curries.")