Steamed Cod, Rice and Spinach in Lemon Sauce
Steamed cod with basmati rice and fresh spinach in a silky lemon cream sauce is a light main course made entirely in the Thermomix TM7. Fluffy rice cooks in the mixing bowl while the Varoma gently steams cod and spinach above, and the lemon sauce is whisked to a velvety finish in minutes. One appliance, complete balanced meal.
About this recipe
Steamed Cod, Rice and Spinach in Lemon Sauce Thermomix TM7 brings a complete, balanced dinner to your table from a single appliance. If you have been searching for cod recipes for the Thermomix that go beyond plain fish and vegetables, this one delivers flaky steamed cod, fluffy basmati rice and wilted spinach, all coated in a silky lemon cream sauce. The TM7 all-in-one kitchen machine cooks the basmati rice in the mixing bowl while the Varoma attachment gently steams the cod fillet and fresh spinach above it, so every element finishes at the same moment. Heavy whipping cream, freshly squeezed lemon juice and corn starch come together into a velvety sauce with precise temperature control, meaning no curdling and no scorching on the hob. This makes it an ideal quick weeknight dinner for families, yet the bright citrus notes and elegant presentation mean it would not be out of place at a weekend gathering with guests.
Preparation tips
- Pat the cod fillet dry before placing it in the Varoma and season it with salt and pepper so the lemon sauce clings better to the surface. Leaving the skin side up helps the fish release easily once it is cooked.
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear before cooking; this removes excess starch and guarantees separate, fluffy grains that soak up the lemon cream sauce beautifully on the plate.
- For a lighter version, replace the heavy whipping cream with crème fraîche or half milk, and add the lemon juice only at the end so the sauce stays smooth rather than splitting under heat.
Recipe variations
- Make it lactose-free by swapping the heavy whipping cream for lactose-free cooking cream or oat cream; the corn starch still thickens the lemon sauce to the same velvety consistency without any dairy.
- For a festive winter variation, replace the spinach with shredded kale and add thin strips of leek to the Varoma, finishing the cod with a pinch of nutmeg in the lemon sauce for a seasonal twist.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- The Thermomix steams the cod fillet gently in the Varoma above the rice, keeping the fish flaky and moist without any oil. [Multi-Function]
- Precision weighing in the TM7 bowl measures the basmati rice and water exactly, giving separate fluffy grains every single time. [Precision Control]
- The TM7 whisks the whipping cream, lemon juice and corn starch into a velvety sauce with no lumps while you plate the fish. [Multi-Function]
- Thanks to controlled heating, the lemon cream sauce cooks below boiling point, so it thickens evenly without curdling or sticking. [Precision Control]
- Cooking rice, spinach and cod simultaneously in one TM7 saves you around twenty minutes compared with using separate pans on the hob. [Time Savings]
Ingredients
- water
- salt
- basmati rice
- fresh spinach leaves
- cod fish fillet
- heavy whipping cream
- freshly squeezed lemon juice
- corn starch
- ground white pepper