Best Coconut Cod Chowder Recipes

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COCONUT COD CHOWDER WITH SEASONED OYSTER CRACKERS



Coconut Cod Chowder With Seasoned Oyster Crackers image

Too often fish chowder is heavy, gloppy, and one-note. Not this one. Coconut milk and lots of zippy aromatics bring life to the dish.

Provided by Molly Baz

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     One-Pot Meal     Seafood     Fish     Cod     Coconut     Leek     Potato     Celery     Coriander     Ginger     Soy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Spring

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1½ lb. skinless, boneless cod or halibut fillets
2½ tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
5 Tbsp. ghee or unsalted butter, divided
2 medium leeks, white and pale green parts only, halved lengthwise, thinly sliced crosswise
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1 (3") piece ginger, peeled, cut into matchsticks
¾ tsp. ground turmeric
¾ tsp. ground coriander
½ tsp. ground cardamom
1 serrano chile, thinly sliced
12 oz. baby Yukon Gold or red potatoes, halved
2 (13.5-oz.) cans unsweetened coconut milk
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced, plus leaves for serving (optional)
1½ cups oyster crackers
1 tsp. paprika
2 limes, divided

Steps:

  • Season cod all over with 1½ tsp. salt; set aside. Heat 3 Tbsp. ghee in a medium Dutch oven over medium. Cook leeks, garlic, and ginger, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 3 minutes. Add turmeric, coriander, and cardamom and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add chile, potatoes, coconut milk, 1 tsp. salt, and ¾ cup water; bring to a boil (still over medium). Immediately reduce heat so soup is at a bare simmer. Cover, leaving lid slightly askew, and cook until potatoes are barely fork-tender, 10-12 minutes.
  • Carefully nestle reserved fish into pot, spoon some broth over, and cover, leaving lid slightly askew. Cook at a bare simmer 4 minutes, then stir in celery. Cook until fish is opaque and flakes easily, about 5 minutes. Taste chowder and season with more salt if needed.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. ghee in a small skillet over medium-low. Add crackers and stir well to coat. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add paprika; toss to evenly coat.
  • Slice 1 lime in half and squeeze juice into chowder. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Ladle into bowls, breaking fish into large pieces. Scatter celery leaves over chowder if using and top with crackers. Slice remaining lime into wedges and serve alongside.

COCONUT COD CHOWDER



Coconut Cod Chowder image

This herb-laced chowder gets its silky texture and nutty flavor from coconut milk, a plant-based substitute for the more traditional heavy cream used in many chowders. Cannellini beans are a protein-rich swap for potatoes that offer a creamy, satisfying bite.

Provided by Justin Chapple

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 stalks celery, sliced
1 onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Two 8-ounce bottles clam juice (see Cook's Note)
One 15-ounce can coconut milk
1 1/4 pounds cod fillet, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks
One 15-ounce can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup yellow or gold grape tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh dill, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions, plus more for garnish
Crushed red pepper flakes, for serving, optional

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium heat until glistening. Add the celery, onion, garlic and a generous pinch each of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened but not browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the clam juice and coconut milk and bring just to a simmer. Add the cod and beans, then cover and simmer over low heat until the fish is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and lemon juice; let stand for 1 minute. Gently stir in the dill, parsley and scallions and season with salt and pepper. Ladle into bowls and serve, passing additional herbs and crushed red pepper, if using, at the table.

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