Asian Coconut Crusted Cod that Takes Minutes to Prepare

This coconut crusted cod is a naturally dairy-free, gluten-free, and egg-free main dish that’s flavorful and so quick to prepare and cook. But I recommend planning ahead just a bit, since it does need to marinate for optimum flavor. I’ve let it marinate for as little as 2 hours and up to 2 days with good results. Pair it with freshly steamed vegetables and white or brown rice for a complete meal. If you’re following a keto diet, cauliflower rice is also a great option!

Special Diet Notes: Asian Coconut Crusted Cod

By ingredients, this recipe is dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, and peanut-free. This recipe is also a suitable entrée for many keto diets.

Alisa Fleming

Asian Coconut Crusted Cod

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This delicious cod reminds me of a Filipino dish we once had in a restaurant. It has the umami of Asian cuisine with a slight tropical flair.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 minutes mins

Marinating Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 19 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Entree

Cuisine: Asian

Calories: 339

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tablespoon soy sauce or gluten-free tamari
• 2 tablespoon rice wine, sake, or mirin
• 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• ½ teaspoon ground coriander
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 shallot minced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1 3/4-inch piece ginger, peeled and minced
• ½ fresh red serrano chile pepper stems and seeds removed, minced
• 1 ½ pounds cod fish fillets (can sub sole or another thin white fish)
• ⅔ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
• 3 tablespoon oil

Method

 

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine, lime juice, ground coriander, and pepper. Stir in the shallot, garlic, ginger, and serrano pepper.
2. Lay the fish fillets side by side in a large dish, pour the marinade over the top and cover. Let the fish fillets marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. When ready to cook, dredge the fillets in the coconut.
4. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the fillets and fry for 2 minutes. Carefully flip and fry for 2 minutes, or until the fish is just cooked through.

Nutrition

Serving: 2 fish fillets (1/4 recipe)Calories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 10.2gProtein: 31.8gFat: 19.7gSaturated Fat: 9.2gSodium: 642mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3.3g

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