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Ultimate Cod and Coconut Stew

Ultimate Cod and Coconut Stew

Name: Ultimate Cod and Coconut Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed; 2 pounds fresh cod, sliced into fillets; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 1 large sweet onion, sliced; 1 large red bell pepper, sliced; 4 large cloves garlic, minced; 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1 green onion, chopped (green part only); 1 dash Sriracha hot sauce, or more to taste

Rating: 4.36 stars

22 Ratings
19 Reviews
6 Photos

This is a great and easy recipe that includes cod, creamy coconut milk, and hot sauce. The results are amazing and crowd-pleasing. Serve with rice.

By julis82

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

1 hr 5 mins

total:

1 hr 20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Rub enough olive oil onto cod fillets to coat; season with salt and pepper.

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Step 2

Heat about 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; saute onion, red bell pepper, and garlic until tender, about 2 minutes. Stir diced tomatoes into onion mixture. Arrange cod fillets on top of tomato mixture and pour coconut milk over fillets. Sprinkle green onion over cod fillets and top with Sriracha hot sauce.
Step 3

Cover skillet, turn heat to low, and cook until fish flakes easily with a fork and stew is thickened, about 1 hour.

Cook's Notes:

I used to make this a lot when I was in Brazil, and you don't need to use only cod. You can choose another fish.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

496 calories; protein 44.5g; carbohydrates 14g; fat 29.4g; cholesterol 97.6mg; sodium 352.4mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (19)

Most helpful positive review

Sunflowerbelle9

06/30/2015

Husband and I loved it! Super easy to make- basically throw everything in the pan and let it simmer for an hour. Next time I make it, I'll try it with tofu. This seems like it would make an excellent vegetarian dish also! Read More

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Keeli

01/31/2017

I thought the tomato coconut milk broth would be great with the fish, but after following the directions exactly we found the "stew" to be very thin and lacking in flavor. Stew just doesn't thicken when cooked for an hour on low with the lid on. Second time around I added some red curry paste to the onions and peppers and then let it simmer for 30 mins uncovered before added the cubed fish and cooked covered for the remaining time. It had a better mouth feel the second time around but just lacked a lot in the flavor department. Read More

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22 Ratings

5 star values: 13
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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Sunflowerbelle9

06/30/2015

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Keeli

01/31/2017

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Diane Sabino

12/05/2017

I will definitely make this again but, I will not put a lid on it. The sauce was too thin! I took the left over sauce and reduced it. Wow! It really brought out the flavor and made it creamy. Next time, I think I will broil the fish and make the sauce separately. Great combo of flavors. It did need more salt. Read More

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Superstarr

12/18/2015

This was so super easy and everyone even the kids enjoyed. I made a couple substitutions only because I was trying to make this work with what I had on hand. I used Tilapia in place of Cod & Rotel in place of the diced tomatoes. I served the Sriracha at the table so our family could add according to their preference. Next time I will try serving over Basmati rice to make it more of a meal. I'm attaching a picture of the beginning step & just before covering it to simmer. Try it!! Read More

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Roseanne

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12/01/2015

Loved this stew. I used tomatoes with chili peppers and it had a nice warmth. The next day I threw some shrimp in the leftover stew and it was a delicious lunch. Read More

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Kayse

06/25/2015

We absolutely love this exotic and flavorful stew! I used a mixed bag of frozen bell peppers and onions and frozen cod from sams I served it with warm corn tortillas. This is delicious. I and am happy to now have an amazing dish that can be whipped up with ease at a moments notice nothing beats a recipe that can be made solely on pantry staples:) Read More

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Steph Fanny

09/15/2018

Totally adding this to my regular repertoire. It's so easy and delicious! You'll impress your friends if you make it for a group. I substituted cod for ling fish which held up really well. Read More

Hannah Delles

04/29/2020

I was skeptical at first but this turned into a family favorite. My only notes were I used a bit more green pepper and added a handful of halved Portobello mushrooms directly under the fish before cooking. Definitely will be making this again!! Read More

BrendaK

05/26/2017

Not the best looking thing I've made but reasonably tasty. Not sure if I would make it again. Read More

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Ultimate Cod and Coconut Stew

Servings Per Recipe: 4
Calories: 496.4

% Daily Value *

protein: 89 %

carbohydrates: 5 %

dietary fiber: 14 %

sugars:

fat: 45 %

saturated fat: 99 %

cholesterol: 33 %

vitamin a iu: 45 %

niacin equivalents: 107 %

vitamin b6: 51 %

vitamin c: 114 %

folate: 15 %

calcium: 11 %

iron: 38 %

magnesium: 46 %

potassium: 41 %

sodium: 14 %

thiamin: 25 %

calories from fat:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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Sunflowerbelle9

06/30/2015

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01/31/2017

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12/05/2017

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Superstarr

12/18/2015

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Roseanne

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12/01/2015

Loved this stew. I used tomatoes with chili peppers and it had a nice warmth. The next day I threw some shrimp in the leftover stew and it was a delicious lunch.

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Kayse

06/25/2015

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Steph Fanny

09/15/2018

Totally adding this to my regular repertoire. It's so easy and delicious! You'll impress your friends if you make it for a group. I substituted cod for ling fish which held up really well.

Hannah Delles