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Heami Lee, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christine Keeley

Active Time:40 minsTotal Time:1 hrServings:4

Active Time:40 mins

Active Time:

40 mins

Total Time:1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:4

Servings:

4

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Ingredients for Red Thai Curry Poached Cod

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients3tablespoonsunrefinedcoconut oilorolive oil1smallyellow onion, chopped2clovesgarlic, minced2teaspoonsfinely choppedfresh ginger1smallThai chile pepper, minced⅛teaspoonsaltplus¼teaspoon, divided3tablespoonsred curry paste1mediumsweet potato, scrubbed and chopped(about2½cups)1½cupswater1(13.5-ounce) canunsweetened coconut milk, well stirred1½cupsfrozen green peas4(5-ounce)skinless black cod fillets1tablespoonlime juice1½teaspoonsfish sauceFresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

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Ingredients

3tablespoonsunrefinedcoconut oilorolive oil

1smallyellow onion, chopped

2clovesgarlic, minced

2teaspoonsfinely choppedfresh ginger

1smallThai chile pepper, minced

⅛teaspoonsaltplus¼teaspoon, divided

3tablespoonsred curry paste

1mediumsweet potato, scrubbed and chopped(about2½cups)

1½cupswater

1(13.5-ounce) canunsweetened coconut milk, well stirred

1½cupsfrozen green peas

4(5-ounce)skinless black cod fillets

1tablespoonlime juice

1½teaspoonsfish sauce

Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish (optional)

Directions

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large high-sided skillet or large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, 2 teaspoons ginger, minced chile and ⅛ teaspoon salt; cook, stirring often, until the onion starts to soften, about 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons curry paste; cook, stirring often, until darkened and fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Add chopped sweet potato, 1½ cups water and stirred coconut milk; bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, until the sweet potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes.

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Stir in 1½ cups peas. Season 4 cod fillets with the remaining ¼ teaspoon salt. Nestle the fish into the coconut milk mixture; cover and simmer over medium-low heat, undisturbed, until the fish is just cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; carefully transfer the fish to 4 bowls. Stir 1 tablespoon lime juice and 1½ teaspoons fish sauce into the coconut milk mixture; divide among the bowls. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.

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Nutrition InformationServing Size: about 1¼ cups curry & 1 filletCalories 679, Fat 50g, Saturated Fat 31g, Cholesterol 69mg, Carbohydrates 33g, Total Sugars 9g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 25g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 967mg, Potassium 1,080mg

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: about 1¼ cups curry & 1 filletCalories 679, Fat 50g, Saturated Fat 31g, Cholesterol 69mg, Carbohydrates 33g, Total Sugars 9g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 25g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 967mg, Potassium 1,080mg

Serving Size: about 1¼ cups curry & 1 fillet

Calories 679, Fat 50g, Saturated Fat 31g, Cholesterol 69mg, Carbohydrates 33g, Total Sugars 9g, Added Sugars 0g, Protein 25g, Fiber 8g, Sodium 967mg, Potassium 1,080mg

Frequently Asked Questions

Black cod, sometimes called sablefish or butterfish, is an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids. Its rich, buttery texture makes it a standout choice for this dish that pairs perfectly with the curry. You can use regular cod, salmon, halibut or even shrimp in place of the black cod, but keep in mind that some swaps may lower the amount of omega-3s in the dish.

This dish is great on its own or served over brown rice or whole-grain noodles.

EatingWell.com, December 2024

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