Savory Thai Coconut Lime Poached Cod in Just 25 Minutes
Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with Savory Thai Coconut Lime Poached Cod in Just 25 Minutes. This quick and easy recipe takes your taste buds on a journey with tender cod poached in a creamy coconut milk sauce infused with lime, ginger, and aromatic spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing dinner guests, this dish is not only healthy and satisfying but also incredibly versatile. Pair it with fresh vegetables or serve it over fluffy jasmine rice to soak up the delicious sauce. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy a delightful meal that’s both nourishing and bursting with flavor!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can Coconut Milk
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 4 Cod Fillets
- 3 tbsp Fresh Lime Juice
- 4 cups Fresh Spinach Leaves
- 1 tbsp Fish Sauce
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 tbsp Grated Ginger
- 2 pcs Sliced Chilies
- 1 tbsp Brown Sugar
- 1 tbsp Lime Zest
Instructions
- In a large skillet, combine coconut milk, chicken broth, fish sauce, lime juice, ginger, garlic, chilies (if using), brown sugar, and lime zest. Stir well.
- Heat over medium until simmering.
- Gently add cod fillets; ensure they are submerged in the sauce.
- Cover and poach for 10-12 minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Add spinach leaves; stir gently until wilted.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg