Tonight's dinner
Fijian Kokoda-Inspired Coconut Fish
Gently poached fish folds into coconut-lime sauce with vegetables for a safe, cooked take on an island classic.
- 30 min
- Serves 2
- Fish
Ingredients
- 10 oz firm white fish fillet
- 1 cup light coconut milk
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1/2 cup cooked rice
- Salt and black pepper
Steps
- Season fish with salt and gently poach it in simmering water until opaque, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and flake into large pieces.
- Whisk coconut milk with lime zest, lime juice, garlic, ginger, salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Briefly sauté pepper in a dry skillet until just tender, then cool for 2 minutes.
- Fold fish, pepper, cucumber and cilantro into the coconut dressing without breaking up the fish too much.
- Serve immediately over a small portion of warm rice.
Allergen note: Contains fish and coconut.
Use the listed quantities as a guide, adjust seasoning to taste, and cook proteins to a safe internal temperature.