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Coconut Milk Poached Cod with Tomato, Garlic and Spinach

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Delicious Greek‑inspired poached cod gently simmered in a creamy coconut‑milk tomato broth with spinach and orzo; vibrant flavors in under 40 minutes for a cozy yet elegant meal.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

4 cod fillets (~450–500 g total)

Salt & pepper, to taste

2 Tbsp extra‑virgin olive oil

1 small yellow onion, finely chopped

1 pint baby tomatoes

4 garlic cloves, minced

¼ tsp chili flakes

½ tsp ground paprika

1 tsp ground turmeric

400 ml can full‑fat coconut milk

1 cup seafood broth or fish stock

2 tsp fish sauce

Zest of 1 lemon

Juice of ½ lemon

2 Tbsp capers

1 Tbsp sugar

4 cups fresh spinach

1⅓ cup dry orzo (cooked to al dente)

Fresh dill and fresh mint for garnish 

Instructions

Cook orzo in boiling salted water until al dente, drain, drizzle with olive oil and set aside.

Season cod fillets with salt and pepper.

In a high-sided frying pan, heat olive oil. Add chopped onion and baby tomatoes, cooking until tomatoes begin to burst (4–5 minutes)

Stir in garlic, chili flakes, paprika, and turmeric. Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant

Pour in coconut milk, seafood broth, fish sauce, lemon zest, lemon juice, capers, and sugar. Bring to simmer, then reduce to low and gently simmer for 3–4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if desired

Add spinach and stir until wilted. Nestle cod fillets into the broth.

Cover most of the pan and cook on low for 5–8 minutes, until cod reaches internal temp of 145°F (63°C) and is just cooked through

Serve cod and coconut‑tomato broth over orzo, garnished with fresh dill, mint, and extra chili flakes if desired

  • Author: Jessica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main course