Thai coconut cod

Thai-Inspired Coconut Cod

Thai-Inspired Coconut Cod with Green onions , cilantro, and lime. Serve with rice or rice noodles
Prep Time10minutes mins
Cook Time20minutes mins
Total Time30minutes mins

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lbs. cod fillets, cut into 4 portions
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced (about 1 heaping cup)
  • 1/2 cup minced shallots
  • garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbsp. Thai red curry paste*
  • 1 (13.5-oz.) can coconut milk
  • 1 tsp. fish sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped scallions (green onion)
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped or torn(sub basil or Thai basil leaves)
  • Cooked white rice or rice noodles for serving

Instructions

  • 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.


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