Description
A creamy, aromatic fish dish gently poached in rich coconut milk with fragrant herbs and spices. Poisson Poché Coco is a tropical comfort food that’s quick, elegant, and bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 white fish fillets (150g each), boneless and skinless
- 400 ml full-fat coconut milk
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 lemongrass stalk, bruised and chopped
- 1 small red chili pepper, sliced
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- Handful of fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Place your skillet or wide saucepan over medium heat.
- Add coconut milk, garlic, ginger, lemongrass, and chili to the pan. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes to infuse the flavors.
- Gently nestle the fish fillets into the coconut broth in a single layer.
- Cover and poach on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Add lime juice, fish sauce, and salt. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top and serve warm with rice or bread.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for the creamiest texture.
- Do not boil the coconut milk to prevent separation.
- You can replace fish with tofu for a vegan option.
- Add vegetables like zucchini or spinach for a heartier meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: poached fish, coconut milk fish, poisson poche, tropical seafood, French Creole recipe