Description

This Christmas Coconut Curry Baked Cod brings together tender cod fillets with a rich coconut curry sauce, fresh vegetables, and aromatic spices. It’s a festive and flavorful dish that’s perfect for holiday dinners or any special occasion.

Ingredients

4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)

1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk

2 tablespoons red curry paste

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small onion, diced

1 cup bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow)

1 cup sugar snap peas

2 tablespoons lime juice

1 teaspoon fish sauce (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Lime wedges, for serving

Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
Add Vegetables: Stir in the sliced bell peppers and sugar snap peas, cooking for 4-5 minutes until tender.
Make Curry Sauce: Add coconut milk and red curry paste to the skillet. Stir and let simmer for 5 minutes to combine flavors.
Season the Sauce: Add lime juice and fish sauce (if using). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Arrange Cod: Place cod fillets in the prepared dish. Season with salt and pepper, then pour the curry sauce over the fish.
Bake: Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Serve: Serve over rice or quinoa with extra curry sauce on top.

Notes

If you like a spicier dish, feel free to add more red curry paste or chopped fresh chili.

For a vegan version, omit the fish sauce or substitute with a plant-based alternative.

Use fresh cod for the best flavor and texture. Frozen cod works if thawed properly.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 70mg