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Coconut Curry Baked Cod

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A flavorful and healthy baked cod dish simmered in a fragrant coconut curry sauce, perfect served over rice.

Ingredients

Protein

  • 4 fillets cod fillets (about 6 oz each)

Oils and Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (minced)

Spices

  • 1 tablespoon yellow curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

Sauce

  • 1 can coconut milk (13.5 oz)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables

  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 small red chili (finely sliced, optional)

Garnish & Serving

  • to taste fresh cilantro (chopped)
  • for serving cooked basmati or jasmine rice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly oil a baking dish.
  • Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in olive oil until fragrant and soft.
  • Add spices and toast for 1 minute, then pour in coconut milk, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Simmer briefly.
  • Place cod fillets in the dish, pour sauce over, and top with cherry tomatoes and chili slices.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes until fish flakes easily. Serve over rice, garnished with cilantro.

Notes

Adjust salt and spice levels to taste. For extra heat, add more chili slices.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Thai/Indian-inspired
Keyword: coconut, curry, fish