Coconut Curry Baked Cod Recipe
A delicious and easy-to-make Coconut Curry Baked Cod recipe that combines tender cod fillets with a flavorful coconut curry sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
- Author: moretti
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
- Diet: Gluten Free
Sauce:
- 1 can (14 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional for heat)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for sweetness)
Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving (optional)
- Prepare the Sauce – Heat olive oil in a saucepan, sauté garlic, add spices, coconut milk, lime juice, salt, pepper, and honey. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Prepare the Cod – Preheat oven, season cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Arrange the Cod – Place cod fillets in a baking dish.
- Pour the Sauce – Pour the coconut curry sauce over the cod fillets.
- Bake the Cod – Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish and Serve – Garnish with cilantro or parsley, serve with lime wedges.
Notes
- You can adjust the spice level by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder used.
- For a sweeter sauce, add more honey to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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