Public Recipe

    Dill Poached Cod

    Dill Poached Cod

    Mediterranean

    Serves 2

    Ingredients

    Servings
    2
    • 2 cod fillets — about 6 oz each (main protein)
    • 1 can coconut milk (sauce base)
    • 1 lemon — thinly sliced (aromatic)
    • 3 tablespoons fresh dill — chopped (herb)
    • 4 cloves garlic — smashed (aromatic)
    • 1 teaspoon ginger — grated (aromatic)
    • salt (seasoning)
    • pepper (seasoning)
    • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil (cooking fat)
    • garlic chili oil (garnish)
    • jasmine rice or orzo — cooked (serving base)

    Mise en Place

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    Process

    1

    season and sear

    1. 1.Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel.
    2. 2.Season both sides of the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
    3. 3.Heat olive oil in a large skillet or shallow pan over medium heat.
    4. 4.Sauté the smashed garlic and grated ginger until fragrant and lightly browned.
    2

    poach fish

    1. 1.Arrange approximately 4 slices of lemon in the bottom of the pan.
    2. 2.Place the cod fillets on top of the lemon slices.
    3. 3.Add the coconut milk and chopped dill to the pan.
    4. 4.Stir gently to combine the ingredients.
    5. 5.Bring the coconut milk mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
    6. 6.Simmer the cod for 8-10 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
    7. 7.Baste the fish with the simmering coconut milk periodically.
    8. 8.Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
    9. 9.Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the poached cod immediately before serving.

    Plating

    • Serve the poached cod atop a bed of cooked jasmine rice or orzo.
    • Spoon a portion of the coconut milk sauce over the fish.
    • Drizzle with garlic chili oil for garnish.

    Sensory Checks

    Aroma

    Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant and lightly browned.

    Check

    Confirm cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

    Common Errors

    • ⚠ Overcooking the cod, resulting in dry, tough fish.
    • ⚠ Failing to pat the fish dry, which can prevent seasonings from adhering properly.

    Notes

    • This recipe was originally shared by @legallyhealthyblonde.
    • This dish is suitable for a Mediterranean diet plan.

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    • Exact amount of salt and pepper is not specified, relying on 'to taste'.

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