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Instant Pot Coconut Milk Cod – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Instant Pot Coconut Milk Cod

A restaurant-quality seafood dish that's ridiculously easy to make. In just 20 minutes, tender flakes of cod are bathed in a rich, creamy sauce bursting with savory, bright, and luscious flavors. A perfect low-carb, high-protein weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 260
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450g) cod fillets, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp (21g / 0.74 oz) almond flour
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime zest (from about 1 large lime)
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) minced garlic (about 1-2 cloves)
  • 1 tbsp (14g / 0.49 oz) unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) soy sauce or tamari
  • ¼ cup (60ml / 2 fl oz) fish sauce
  • ½ cup (120ml / 4.1 fl oz) full-fat coconut milk, canned
  • For a firmer texture, you can substitute cod with halibut or haddock. Adjust cooking time slightly as needed.
  • If your sauce is too thin, create a slurry by mixing 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) of cornstarch with 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of cold water. Stir it into the sauce on SAUTÉ mode until it thickens.
  • For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a teaspoon of sriracha to the sauce mixture.
  • Elevate the dish with fresh garnishes. Chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, or a final squeeze of fresh lime juice brightens all the flavors.

Method
 

  1. Directions
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel and cut them into uniform 1-inch cubes.
  3. Place the cod pieces into the inner pot of your Instant Pot.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the almond flour, lime zest, minced garlic, soy sauce, fish sauce, and coconut milk until a smooth sauce forms.
  5. Pour the sauce over the cod in the pot.
  6. Add the tablespoon of butter. Gently stir everything together to ensure the fish is evenly coated.
  7. Select the SAUTÉ function on your Instant Pot.
  8. Place the lid on top of the pot, without sealing it.
  9. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring gently once or twice to prevent sticking.
  10. Remove the lid and continue to cook on SAUTÉ for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to reduce and thicken slightly.
  11. Carefully serve the coconut milk cod immediately, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
  12. Enjoy!
  13. Add a cup of fresh spinach or chopped bok choy during the last 2-3 minutes of cooking for a complete one-pot meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 6.1gProtein: 24gFat: 14g

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