Lemon Ginger Poached Cod with Wilted Spinach
A tender white fish fillet gently simmered in an aromatic ginger-lemon broth with fresh baby spinach. Light and easy on digestion while providing high-quality protein.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Maria created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Next: Measure 1 cup (240ml) of low-sodium chicken…
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Measure 1 cup (240ml) of low-sodium chicken…
Measure 1 cup (240ml) of low-sodium chicken broth, 1 tbsp (15ml) of fresh lemon juice, 1 minced garlic clove, and 0.5 tbsp of finely grated fresh ginger into a medium saucepan.
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Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and…
Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and bring the liquid to a gentle simmer, which takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Allow: 3 to 4 minutes
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Season 1 cod fillet (6 oz /…
Season 1 cod fillet (6 oz / 170g) with a small pinch of salt and pepper, then gently lower it into the simmering broth using a spatula.
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Reduce the heat to medium-low
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover the pan with a lid, and poach the fish for 6 to 8 minutes until the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Look for: the flesh turns opaque and flakes easily with a fork
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Transfer the cooked cod fillet carefully onto…
Transfer the cooked cod fillet carefully onto a warm serving plate using a slotted spatula.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Add 1.5 cups (45g) of fresh baby spinach directly into the remaining hot broth in the pan and stir for 1 minute until completely wilted.
Look for: completely wilted
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Stir 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin…
Stir 1 tsp (5ml) of extra virgin olive oil into the spinach broth mixture.
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Spoon the spinach and warm ginger broth…
Spoon the spinach and warm ginger broth over and around the poached cod fillet, then serve immediately.
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