Macadamia Free Plantain-Crusted Cod
Flaky cod gets a seriously creative upgrade here, with a golden crust made entirely from baked and pulsed green plantains seasoned with turmeric, ginger, fresh herbs, and coconut aminos. The result is a coating that's crisp, savory, and deeply flavorful — nothing like a standard breadcrumb situation. Because the entire recipe leans on whole, straightforward ingredients, there's no need to scan labels or worry about hidden tree nuts sneaking in through a pre-made coating or seasoning blend. The technique of baking the plantain rounds first before pulsing them in a food processor is the real secret — it drives out moisture so the crust actually crisps up beautifully in the pan rather than turning soggy. A quick sear crust-side down locks in that golden texture before the oven finishes the fish gently and evenly. Coconut oil does double duty throughout, adding a subtle richness that ties the whole dish together without overpowering the delicate cod. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and a handful of fresh parsley, and you've got a restaurant-worthy plate that comes together with surprisingly little fuss.
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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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