COD AND CLAMS IN COCONUT NAGE

Cod and Clams in Coconut Nage image

This dish needs only 20 minutes of attention at the stove. The coconut nage delivers a whisper of sweetness, ginger-chile heat and a splash of lime, and the broth is light enough to suit a summer dinner with plenty of chilled wine. I paired it with the best of Mâconnais, wines that express citrus and minerals balanced by a touch of grapy richness. I served sautéed sugar snap peas alongside, on separate plates.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Time 2h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds fresh skinless cod fillets, in 6 pieces
3 tablespoons lime juice
Salt and ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
6 cloves garlic, slivered
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 jalapeño, seeded and slivered
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced fennel bulb
1/2 cup dry white wine
18 littleneck clams, scrubbed
1 14-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk, stirred
3 cups steamed jasmine rice
12 mint leaves, slivered

Steps:

Place cod on a platter, pour 2 tablespoons lime juice over it and season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours.
Heat oil in a large sauté pan. Add garlic, ginger, jalapeño and fennel and cook over low heat until ingredients are soft. Add wine, bring to a simmer, add clams, cover and cook until clams open, 5 minutes or so. Use a slotted spoon to remove clams in their shells to a bowl. Cover.
Add coconut milk to pan; bring to a slow simmer. Add fish in a single layer (it should be nearly submerged). Cook about 8 minutes, until fish is just done. Use a slotted spoon or spatula to transfer fish to each of 6 soup plates. Add a scoop of rice to each plate. Return clams to pan, bring to a simmer, add remaining lime juice and check seasonings. Place 3 clams in each dish, ladle coconut broth over each portion, sprinkle with mint and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 473, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 974 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams