This Whole30- and keto-friendly Poached Cod in Tomato Sauce is so simple and delicious! Even my picky kid eagerly scarfs down this deliciously easy dish (“it tastes like pizza fish!”), which is a minor miracle.
Looking to get more fish in your family’s belly but freaked out about how to cook it properly? Well, I’ve got a fool-proof and tasty recipe for you!
As a matter of fact, it’s so simple that I’m a little sheepish about posting a step-by-step recipe. I used store-bought sauce, and my only flourish was to add a sprinkle of fresh herbs at the end, so this is barely a recipe at all. In fact, when I texted my pal Diana Rodgers about posting this recipe on my blog, her reply was this: “LOL. Put fish in Rao’s sauce and turn stove on? I’m on to you. #faker.”
Guilty as charged. I’ve always been about finding and sharing shortcuts to deliciousness, so call me a faker if you want, but I like to think of myself as a lazy genius. (I’m modest, too.)
Simple Poached Cod Recipe Add the cod fillets in a single layer, adding more water if necessary to fully submerge the fish. Add the sliced lemons to the pot. Cook the cod over low heat until the fish is opaque and easily flakes with a fork, about 6–8 minutes.
My favorite Whole30-friendly marinara sauces
Of course, this simple dish will only taste as good as your sauce, so pick a delicious one with high-quality ingredients. You can use homemade marinara sauce, but I don’t normally have that on hand. Instead, my pantry is stocked with jars of Whole30-friendly sauces that are both tasty and made with healthy ingredients that I would use myself if I made my own.
My favorite store-bought brands are Rao’s Homemade marinara sauce, Bianco Di Napoli organic marinara sauce, and the Kirkland organic marinara sauce available at Costco.
If you want the fish to have a Mexican flair, you can substitute salsa for the marinara sauce! The store-bought, shelf-stable Whole30-compliant salsa I like is the mild Frontera Roasted Tomato Salsa.
Can you use another fish or protein in this dish?
Yes! If you don’t have cod fillets, you can use another mild white fish fillet like halibut, pollock, bass, grouper, haddock, and even tilapia. This recipe also works great with boneless and skinless chicken breasts or thighs—just make sure the chicken is cooked through before serving.
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How long does it take to poach fish?
Perfectly poached fish is unbelievably tender and melts in your mouth. Using water that’s lightly seasoned with white wine, lemon, onion, and garlic, this quick and easy technique turns out tender, flavorful fish in just 15 minutes. Put all the ingredients, except the fish, in a large skillet with high sides and add at least 2 inches of water.
How do you poach Cod in milk?
The method below calls for the cod to be poached in milk, but you could easily use any other liquid (fish stock or coconut milk are fantastic alternatives). You can also infuse the poaching liquid with herbs and spices, which will flavour the fish even further. Pour the milk into a wide-bottomed pan and season with the salt
How long does a salmon fillet take to poach?
A salmon fillet will take approximately 10 minutes to poach. The poaching time will vary depending on the thickness of the fish. Remember that as long as the water does not rise above 140 degrees, you will not overcook your fish. Carefully remove the fish from the poaching liquid using a slotted spatula and serve it immediately.
Is poaching a good way to cook cod?
Poaching is a very easy and forgiving way to cook fish, and this special way of poaching is even better: there’s no boiling or simmering! This simple and fool proof method ensures a perfectly cooked cod, moist and flaky every time! There’s no simpler and quicker way to prepare a delicious cod fillet keto dinner!