Description
Savor a quick and vibrant culinary experience with this Savory Thai Coconut Lime Poached Cod, ready in just 25 minutes. This delightful dish captures the essence of Thai cuisine through its rich coconut milk and zesty lime sauce, marrying perfectly with tender cod fillets. Ideal for busy weeknights, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrition. Serve it over rice or enjoy it as is for a light yet satisfying meal that will impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
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- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 fillets cod
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, mix coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, chilies (if using), brown sugar, and lime zest.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it simmers gently.
- Add cod fillets to the simmering sauce and cook for about 10 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- Add fresh spinach in the last few minutes and stir until wilted.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approx. 175g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg