Effortless Oven-Baked Cod in Coconut Curry: Your New Weeknight Hero
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Oven-Baked Cod in Coconut Curry with Fresh Herbs
Quick, flavorful oven-baked cod in a creamy coconut curry sauce, garnished with fresh cilantro and parsley. Perfect for healthy, gluten-free weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings4
Calories350 kcal
📝 Ingredients
👩🍳 Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2
In a 9x13 inch baking dish, add the olive oil, diced shallot, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir to combine.
3
Add the red curry paste to the baking dish, then pour in the full-fat coconut milk and broth (if using). Whisk well until the curry paste is fully dissolved and the sauce is smooth.
4
Season the cod fillets lightly with salt and pepper on both sides. Gently place the fillets into the coconut curry sauce in the baking dish, ensuring they are partially submerged. If using, scatter the fresh spinach around the cod.
5
Bake for 12-18 minutes, or until the cod is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork. Cooking time will vary depending on the thickness of your fish.
6
Remove the dish from the oven. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the cooked cod and sauce. Garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro and parsley before serving immediately.
💡 Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes along with the curry paste. This dish is excellent served with steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative. Leftovers store well for 2-3 days in the refrigerator and can be gently reheated.
