Thai Spiced Cod with Coconut and Ginger Shiitake Asparagus

Fresh ocean Cod is a great fish that can be fixed in so many ways.  Cod is a tender, flaky white fish that has a mild sweet taste.  It takes on the flavors of the ingredients paired with it and is delicious in Asian and Thai cooking.  Complete with toasted coconut and ginger shittake asparagus, this is the dish to make everyone a fan of fish!


Thai Chili Spiced Cod
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh ocean cod
1/4 teaspoon fish sauce (KAME)
2 teaspoons wheat free Tamri or Coconut Aminos
1/2 fresh lime juiced
1 clove fresh garlic minced
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon garlic Sriracha sauce
1/2 tablespoon raw honey
1/4 cup organic raw coconut flakes


Method:
1.) Season cod with fish sauce, tamri, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and Sriracha.
2.) Heat 1 tablespoon EV coconut oil in cast iron skillet over med-high heat.  Once hot, add cod and reduce heat to medium.
3.) Cook cod for 2 minutes then flip.  Cook 2 more minutes.  Remove from heat. 
4.) Sprinkle coconut flakes on top of cod and place in broiler.  Broil for 2 more minutes or until fish is white and flaky.  Be careful not to burn coconut (rotate skillet if needed),
5.) Serve with drizzled honey over cod and additional Sriracha to taste.


Ginger Shiitake Asparagus
Ingredients:
1 pound fresh asparaus
1/4 fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced
1/2 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
2 clove fresh garlic minced
Wheat free Tamari or Coconut Aminos


Method:
1.) Rinse asparagus and cut off bottom 3 inches or tough stalk.
2.) Season asparagus with ginger, garlic and a drizzle of Tamari.
3.) Place asparagus in cast iron skillet and toss with melted coconut oil, shiitake mushrooms and sea salt to taste.
4.) Place skillet in broiler for 4 minutes.  Toss asparagus and turn skillet.  Broil 4 more minutes.  Toss asparagus again and check for desired tenderness.  If needed, broil 2 more minutes.