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Coconut Curry Baked Cod

Flaky cod baked in a rich, creamy coconut curry sauce with garlic, ginger, lime, and warm spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Seafood
Calories: 355
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cod
  • 4 fillets cod patted dry
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
Coconut Curry Sauce
  • 13.5 oz coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tbsp curry paste red or yellow
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp lime juice fresh
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 cup bell peppers or cherry tomatoes

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper and place in baking dish.
  3. Whisk coconut milk, curry paste, garlic, ginger, lime juice, honey, curry powder, turmeric, and seasoning together.
  4. Pour the coconut curry sauce over the cod.
  5. Add optional vegetables around the fillets.
  6. Bake 15–22 minutes depending on thickness until fish flakes easily.
  7. Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

Notes

For extra richness, add a spoonful of coconut cream before baking.