Thai-Inspired Coconut Poached Fish

Name: Thai-Inspired Coconut Poached Fish
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1.25 lbs. firm white fish, such as halibut or cod, cut into 4 fillets; Kosher salt; 2 Tbsp. neutral cooking oil; 1 small white onion, thinly sliced ((about 2 heaping cups)); 3 to 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 Tbsp. minced fresh ginger; 1 Serrano or Thai chile, thinly sliced ((remove seeds for less heat)); 1 (13 1/2-oz. can) coconut milk; 1 cup seafood stock; 2 tsp. fish sauce; 1 tsp. granulated sugar; 1 lime, zest and juice, divided; 2 handfuls fresh spinach; Fresh cilantro leaves and stems for garnish ((I use ~1/2 cup)); 1 to 2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish; 1 tsp. chili oil or chili crisp, for garnish (optional); Jasmine rice for serving

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:15min

Thai-Inspired Coconut Poached Fish features an invigorating, aromatic broth and perfectly cooked fish every time. This simple, incredibly delicious recipe comes together in under 30 minutes.

Updated at: Fri, 09 Jan 2026 06:18:06 GMT