# Coconut Saffron Poached Fish

This is a coconut saffron poached fish recipe that is delicious and easy to make.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- Cod fillets
- Onion
- Garlic
- Good quality, full-fat coconut milk
- Saffron threads
- Hot water
- Turmeric
- Coriander
- Vegetable stock pots
- Chilli oil
- Fresh parsley
- Rice
- Peas

## Instructions

1. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
2. Chop the onion.
3. Slice the garlic.
4. Sweat down onions and garlic in a pan until lightly golden.
5. Add good quality, full-fat coconut milk to the pan.
6. Bloom saffron threads in hot water.
7. Add saffron threads and hot water to the pan.
8. Add turmeric, coriander, and vegetable stock pots to the pan.
9. Stir the mixture in the pan.
10. Once the broth is simmered, add the fish fillets and poach for 6 to 8 minutes.
11. Remove the poached fish from the pan.
12. Finish with some chilli oil and fresh parsley.
13. Serve with rice and whatever vegetable you have on hand.

## Equipment

- Tray
- Pan
- Red spatula
- Tongs
- Spoon

## Tips

- Most fish will work, or even seafood like prawns.
- The broth is exceptionally good.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/@zenaskitchen/video/7509160918962638102
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/3651260e-cafc-41e6-9c56-ac2f86c11fc6
- Extracted: 2025-08-07

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