Beef Free Plantain-Crusted Cod
Flaky cod gets a serious upgrade here, wrapped in a golden crust made entirely from baked and pulsed green plantains. The crust mixture comes together in a food processor with coconut oil, turmeric, ginger, fresh herbs, and coconut aminos, giving every bite a savory, slightly earthy depth that feels anything but ordinary. Searing the fillets crust-side down first locks in that crunch before a quick oven finish cooks the fish through to tender, opaque perfection. It's a smart technique that keeps the coating intact and the cod moist — no breadcrumbs, no fuss. The whole dish is built around whole-food ingredients, so there's nothing hidden to worry about, just clean, bold flavor from start to finish. A squeeze of lemon and a scatter of fresh parsley at the end brighten everything up and make it look as good as it tastes. Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner or trying to impress someone, this one genuinely delivers.
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4 servings
For the fish
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each), skin removed
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, for searing
For the crust
- 2 medium green plantains (about 12 oz total), peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
For serving
- lemon wedges, for serving (optional)
- fresh parsley, roughly chopped, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400°F (205°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and set aside.
- 2
Spread the plantain rounds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet (without the rack) and bake for 12–15 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until dried out, firm, and lightly golden at the edges. Remove from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
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