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Coconut Poached Cod with Ginger and Lime

Coconut Poached Cod with Ginger and Lime for a Flavor Kick

Coconut Poached Cod with Ginger and Lime is a light and vibrant dish that combines tender cod with creamy coconut milk and zesty flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh, flaky cod
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt For seasoning
For the Broth
  • 2 large Limes Zest and juice
  • 1 medium Red Fresno chili Thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Canola oil For sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly minced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 can Full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Brown sugar To balance flavors
For the Veggie Component
  • 4 cups Baby bok choy Provides fresh crunch
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Fried ginger For topping
  • 1/4 cup Pickled chilies For tang
  • 2 wedges Lime For serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Dutch oven
  • Fine-mesh sieve
  • Skillet
  • paper towels

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prep the Cod: Pat cod fillets dry and sprinkle kosher salt on both sides.
  2. Mix the Chili-Lime Sauce: Combine 2 tablespoons lime juice and Fresno chili in a bowl; set aside.
  3. Sauté the Ginger: Heat canola oil in a pan and sauté minced ginger until golden brown.
  4. Strain the Ginger: Remove from heat and strain ginger and oil mixture into a bowl; set crispy ginger aside.
  5. Cook the Aromatics: In the same pan, cook garlic and lemongrass until aromatic.
  6. Create the Coconut Broth: Stir in coconut milk, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime zest, and remaining lime juice; bring to a boil then simmer.
  7. Add Bok Choy: Stir in bok choy and cook until wilted; transfer to serving bowls.
  8. Poach the Cod: Add cod to broth, cover, and cook until done.
  9. Thicken the Broth: Simmer remaining broth until thickened.
  10. Serve: Ladle broth into bowls, top with fried ginger, pickled chilies, lime wedges, and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice for a filling meal. For storage, refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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