Description
A healthy and delicious baked cod recipe, featuring creamy coconut milk and zesty lemon, enhanced with vibrant bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Cod fillets, skinless
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-fat Coconut Milk
- 1/4 cup Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 inch Ginger, grated
- 1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Scallions, chopped
- 1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce (low sodium)
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Cooked rice or quinoa, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and black pepper.
- Wash and slice the red and yellow bell peppers into thin strips. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger. Chop the scallions and cilantro.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate the sliced red and yellow bell peppers into the skillet. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until slightly softened, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the coconut milk and lemon juice. Stir in soy sauce, turmeric powder, and red pepper flakes if desired. Increase heat and bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Taste the sauce, adjusting flavors with salt, pepper, lemon juice, or red pepper flakes as preferred.
- Gently place the cod fillets on top of the coconut lemon sauce in the skillet, ensuring they are submerged as much as possible.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven, baking for 12-15 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- For a golden top, broil the cod for the last 1-2 minutes, keeping a close watch to prevent burning.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro.
- Serve immediately over cooked rice or quinoa, with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Pat the cod fillets dry for better sear. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
