Poached Cod in Lemongrass Broth over Baby Spinach

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Total Time

30 minutes

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Rating

(4)

Ingredients

2 servings

6- 8 ounces white fish ( True Cod, black cod, halibut, sea bass- I used True Cod in the photos)
1-2 teaspoons coconut oil
1 shallot- finely chopped ( Shallot vs. onion, makes for a more flavorful broth)
2-3 garlic cloves- rough chopped
¼ cup tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass or use lemongrass paste
1 teaspoon chopped ginger
4 cups chicken stock ( or sub water)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons fish sauce
½ cup coconut milk, more to taste
1 lime- lime juice to taste, start with half a lime, taste, adjust.
5 ounces baby spinach
Optional additions- shittake mushrooms, radish, thai basil, bean sprouts, jalapeno slices, cripsy shallots. Add kefir lime leaves or galanga to the broth for extra flavor.

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Step 1

Cut fish into 2 pieces and season with a little salt and pepper, set aside.

Step 2

Heat oil in a medium-large sauce pan or pot, over medium heat.

Step 3

Add shallots, garlic, ginger and 3 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass.

Step 4

Saute, stirring often, until fragrant and golden, about 4- 5 minutes. Add stock, salt and fish sauce. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 5 minutes to allow flavor to develop. Add coconut milk ( both solids and water), and a generous squeeze of lime. ( you could make this ahead & refrigerate at this point) Taste, adjust salt, lime and add more coconut milk if you prefer it richer. If broth is too salty for you- add a little water.

Step 5

Gently, place fish in the simmering broth, spooning the fragrant liquid over the fish. Simmer for just a few minutes ( 3 minutes) taking care not to overcook.

Step 6

Place a generous mound of baby spinach in two bowls. Carefully lift out the fish from the broth and place over the bed of spinach. Using a ladle, divide the broth between the two bowls. Top with shredded or sliced radish, sliced jalpeno or red chilies ( for heat).