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Thai-Inspired Coconut Cod

Thai-Inspired Coconut Cod

A delicious Thai-inspired coconut cod dish featuring tender cod fillets in a flavorful, spicy sauce of coconut milk and red curry paste.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Thai
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 362 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

Seafood

  • 1.25 lbs. cod fillets cut into 4 portions

Seasonings

  • Kosher salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced (about 1 heaping cup)
  • 0.5 cup minced shallots
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh ginger minced
  • 2 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste
  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5-oz.)
  • 1 tsp. fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • ⅓ cup finely chopped scallions (green onion)
  • ⅓ cup fresh cilantro roughly chopped or torn (sub basil or Thai basil leaves)

Serving Suggestions

  • cooked white rice for serving
  • rice noodles for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Pat cod fillets dry with a paper towel and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add bell pepper and shallots; cook 4 to 5 minutes, until soft.
  • Add garlic, ginger, and red curry paste; stir to combine. Cook 2 minutes, until aromatic, and season with a pinch of salt.
  • Add coconut milk and fish sauce; bring mixture to a simmer. Nestle seasoned cod fillets in skillet, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Very gently simmer until the cod is cooked through and easily flakes with a fork, about 10 to 12 minutes depending on thickness.
  • Turn off heat and squeeze in fresh lime juice. Garnish with green onion and cilantro, and serve over rice or rice noodles.

Notes

Red curry paste can be quite spicy. For less heat, reduce curry paste to 1 Tablespoon and add 1 – 2 teaspoons of curry powder. Store leftover fish and sauce in an airtight container and refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat, covering to prevent drying out.

Nutrition

Serving: 1fillet with sauceCalories: 362kcalCarbohydrates: 10.5gProtein: 27gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g
Keyword coconut, cod, easy recipe, Seafood, Thai-Inspired
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