Coconut Milk Poached Cod
Flaky cod poached in a simple coconut milk broth garnished with fresh cilantro and basil. This is a quick and easy dinner meal you can whip up in no time!
Servings 2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb Cod (cut into 4 filets)
- Salt and Pepper (for seasoning)
- 1 tbsp Vegetable Oil
- 1 inch Knob of Ginger (sliced)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- ½ Red Fresno Chile Pepper (sliced)
- ¼ cup Sake
- 13.5 can of Coconut milk
- ½ tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 ½ tsp Fish sauce
- 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Lime juice
- Fresh Basil Leaves (for topping)
- Fresh Cilantro Leaves (for topping)
- Lime Wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Season the cod filets on both sides with salt and pepper then set aside.
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Pour in the vegetable oil. Add in ginger, garlic, and chilies then saute for 1 minute.
- Pour in the sake and let it bubble and cook off until mostly reduced. Add in the coconut milk, soy sauce, fish sauce, and sugar. Mix until combined then bring to a simmer.
- Lower the heat so that the poaching liquid is just barely bubbling. Add in the cod then cover with a lid and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Cooking times may vary depending on the thickness of the cod filets.
- Once the cod is cooked, top with fresh basil and cilantro and serve with lime wedges. Enjoy!