Turmeric Cod with Carrot Ginger Purée
A vibrant and nourishing dish featuring flaky cod fillets topped with a creamy turmeric sauce, paired with a smooth carrot-ginger purée for a beautifully balanced, flavor-forward plate.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
- 4 cod fillets (about 5 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger (for purée)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for purée)
- Salt and pepper, to taste (for purée)
- 1/4 cup vegetable broth or water (to blend)
- Steam or boil carrots until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and add to a blender with ginger, olive oil, broth, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, turmeric, garlic, ginger, cumin, and salt. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until slightly thickened. Stir in lemon juice and remove from heat.
- Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cod for 3–4 minutes per side, or until cooked through and flaky.
- Plate the carrot purée alongside the cod. Spoon turmeric sauce over the fish, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for the best texture and flavor.
- Carrot purée can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- Add a pinch of cayenne to the turmeric sauce for heat if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Turmeric Cod, Carrot Ginger Purée, Healthy Fish Recipe, Coconut Sauce, Gluten Free Dinner