Coconut Poached Fish

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Ingredients

  • 1 can (14 oz) coconut cream
  • 1 None lemon, peel finely grated and lemon juiced
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sambal oelek (Indonesian ground chili paste)
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 4 None firm white fish fillets, such as cod or pollock (4-5 oz each)
  • 3 oz baby spinach leaves
  • None None Steamed rice, sliced green onion, sliced red chili pepper, to serve

Instructions

  1. Place coconut cream, lemon peel and juice, fish sauce, sugar, sambal oelek and garlic in a large skillet on high heat. Bring to a boil, stirring.
  2. Reduce heat to low; add fish. Cover; simmer gently 8-10 mins, until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
  3. Transfer fish to a plate. Stir spinach in poaching liquid; simmer 1 min.
  4. Serve fish on a bed of rice. Drizzle with poaching liquid; top with green onion and sliced chili pepper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

328 kcal 16% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.1g 24% DV
Total Fat 7.1g 9% DV
Carbs 57.1g 21% DV
Fiber 1.3g 5% DV
Sugar 26g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2083.8mg 91% DV
Potassium 557.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 14.8mg 5% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 81.5mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 10.9mg 12% DV
Calcium 135.5mg 10% DV
Iron 3.4mg 19% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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