Coconut Lime Fish and Rice Packets

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Untested recipe: quantities, servings and timings are suggested adaptations of the original meal idea and have not been kitchen-tested. Use the doneness checks below and adjust as needed.

Servings: 2 | Suggested prep time: 10 minutes | Estimated cooking time: 25 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 thawed cod fillets (5 ounces each)
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup canned coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, optional

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lay out two large pieces of foil on a baking sheet.
  2. Divide rice between them and place a fish fillet on each. Stir coconut milk, lime, ginger and optional salt; spoon over fish.
  3. Fold foil into roomy, tightly sealed packets. Bake 20–25 minutes, until fish reaches 145°F and rice is hot; thickness affects timing.
  4. Open away from your face to release steam. If using refrigerated leftover rice, check that the rice reaches 165°F.

Low-energy prep tip

Foil packets keep most of the cooking juices contained for easier cleanup.

Recipe notes

Use fully cooked rice; raw rice will not cook with this liquid and timing.

Dietary labels apply only when all packaged ingredients meet those requirements. Check labels and cross-contact guidance for your needs. Salt is optional where listed; follow your own care plan rather than using a recipe to set sodium intake.

Image is an AI-generated illustration of the dish, not a photograph of a tested recipe.