Coconut Lime Poached Cod is a light, restaurant-quality fish dish where flaky cod fillets cook gently in a fragrant coconut lime broth infused with ginger and chilli, finished with seared pak choi and served over rice for a complete meal in under 30 minutes.
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Heat groundnut oil in a large pot or high-sided pan over medium heat.
Add the minced ginger, chopped red chilli, and sliced shallot. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth. Add the lime zest and squeeze in the lime juice.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir to combine and bring to a gentle simmer.
Gently place the cod fillets into the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let the cod poach for 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through and flaky.
While the cod is poaching, prepare the pak choi. Halve them lengthwise and place in a tray. Drizzle with soy sauce.
Heat a separate pan and sear the pak choi on both sides until tender and slightly charred. Add any remaining soy sauce from the tray to the pan to deglaze.
Once the cod is cooked, sprinkle with sliced spring onions and drizzle with chilli oil.
To serve, place a portion of cooked rice in a bowl. Add a cod fillet and ladle the coconut broth over it.
Garnish with the seared pak choi, crispy fried onions, more spring onions, black sesame seeds, and fresh cilantro.
Store leftover poached cod and broth together in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days; gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat. The broth can be frozen separately for up to 2 months.
The flesh should be opaque and flake easily with a fork when gently pressed. Poaching typically takes 8-10 minutes depending on fillet thickness. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C).
Yes. Halibut, sea bass, or snapper work well. Adjust cooking time based on thickness—thinner fillets may cook in 6-8 minutes, thicker ones in 10-12 minutes.
Yes. Make the coconut lime broth up to 2 days in advance and store it covered in the fridge. Gently reheat before poaching the cod.
Yes, all ingredients are naturally gluten-free. Always verify that your chicken broth is certified gluten-free if that's a concern.
