Poached Haddock in Coconut Milk
This poached fish recipe is perfect for entertaining. Balanced, fresh and delicious, this colourful meal combines the haddock with ginger, coconut milk, fish sauce and chili crisp; a delight for your taste buds! Poaching the fish ensures it’s cooked well, flaky and absolutely flavourful. Pair it with a crunchy salad for a complete meal. Your […]
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb (675 g) haddock fillets, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 can (14 oz/398 ml) coconut milk
- 2 tsp (10 ml) fish sauce
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) store-bought spicy chili crisp (see note)
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 lime, quartered
Instructions
- On a work surface, season the haddock pieces with salt.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, soften the ginger and garlic in the oil. Add the coconut milk, fish sauce and brown sugar. Continue to cook for 1 minute while stirring.
- Place the fish in the sauce. Bring to a boil. Cover and simmer for 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes or until the fish is cooked through.
- Transfer the fish to a shallow serving dish. Keep warm. Reduce the sauce for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour the sauce over the fish. Garnish with the chili crisp and green onion. Serve with the lime wedges and a crunchy salad, if desired.
This poached fish recipe is perfect for entertaining. Balanced, fresh and delicious, this colourful meal combines the haddock with ginger, coconut milk, fish sauce and chili crisp; a delight for your taste buds! Poaching the fish ensures it’s cooked well, flaky and absolutely flavourful. Pair it with a crunchy salad for a complete meal. Your guests will surely be impressed.