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Coconut Crusted Cod Fish

Last Updated on April 15, 2022

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Coconut crusted cod fish -Delicious baked fish with all the goodness of coconut. Crispy on the outside soft flaky and very flavorful inside. A light summery meal served with fresh cherry tomato salad and baby potato roasted.

On another note I am completing 6 years of blogging and I thank all my readers for being with me in my learning journey.  My style of cooking has changed over the years due to my allergies. I do cook heavily spiced Indian dishes but these easy to bake dishes are slowly becoming my go to ones. And I am happy to say that this seafood dish won me 2 nd place in - Cook with Coconut, an online contest run by Better Butter India.

Coconut crusted cod fish 1 Coconut crusted cod fish recipe:

Ingredients:

Large Cod fish fillets - 2 (Any fleshy fish could be used)

Ginger - 1/2 inch piece

Garlic - 3-4 cloves

Small onion  - 1 -2

Green chilli - 1 small  (according to heat tolerance level)

Curry leaves - 1 sprig

Coconut milk -- 4 tbsp

Coconut grated - 1 cup approximately (Use unsweetened dry desiccated coconut instead)

Chili powder -  tsp

Turmeric powder  - 1/3 tsp

Salt to taste

Coconut oil - 2 tsp ( to grease the foil)

coconut crusted cod fish baking.jpg

Method:

1.  Coarsely crush ginger, garlic, small onion,green chili and curry leaves together.

2.  To coconut milk add the crushed spice mixture, chili powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.

3. Wash the fish fillets well. Drain all the water and pat dry with paper towel if needed and immerse it in coconut milk mixture. Make sure the fish is lying flat in one layer and is completely coated in the mixture so it absorbs the liquid well.

Allow it to marinate for atleast 20 minutes and leave if for 40 minutes if u have time.

4.  In the meantime warm up the fresh grated coconut by sauteing it in a dry pan on medium heat just until it slightly crisps up. This ensures all the water is evaporated. Do not allow it to change color that is keep it white. NOTE: Skip this step if using dry desiccated coconut

5. Line the baking tray with aluminium foil. Apply a tsp each of coconut oil on the spots where the fillets will be put. now spread some coconut on the prepared spots.

6. Lightly drain the marinated fish fillets and place it on the assigned spots.Sprinkle remaining coconut on top of the fish.

7. Bake at 400° F / 200 ° C for 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked and the top becomes golden brown.NOTE: Don't leave for too long in the oven as the coconut will burn and ruin the dish.

8. Once the fish is cooked remove  immediately from oven. Allow it to cool down for few minutes and serve.I have paired the paired the coconut crusted cod with fresh cherry tomatoes and roasted baby potatoes.

ENJOY !

Notes:

1.Use a fish spatula to remove fish from baking tray to avoid crumbling.

2.Fully cook  baby potatoes on stove top  when cool cut into 2 apply little olive oil/ coconut oil, salt and pepper and spread on a baking sheet on a single layer. Put it in the oven while fish is baking this makes it crispy also helps saving  on time and energy bills too.

Other baked fish recipes:

Fish pie

Baked Salmon (spicy)

Fish sticks

Flavor secrets :

  • The regional spices used in this recipe brings all the flavor needed here. The fresh curry leaves has a very distinct flavor and works very well with seafood the aroma of baked curry leaves is very strong and inviting.
  • Coconut milk makes the fishy slightly sweet and soft and stops it from drying out in the heat.
  • The sautéing of coconut first makes it dry and helps it crisp up well in the oven giving it the crispy, nutty flavor.

Coconut crusted cod fish 1

Coconut Crusted Cod Fish

Delicious baked fish with all the goodness of coconut. Crispy on the outside soft flaky and very flavorful inside. 
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Fusion, Kerala style
Servings 2
Calories 516 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 fillets Large Cod fish fillets Any fleshy fish could be used tilapia, haddock, sea bass,pollack coley etc can be used.
  • 1/2 inch Ginger piece
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic
  • 2 Small onion/ shallots
  • 1 small Green chilli according to heat tolerance level
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves
  • 4 tbsp Coconut milk
  • 1 cup Coconut grated (approximately depends on the size of fish) Use unsweetened dry desiccated coconut instead
  • 1 tsp Chili powder / paprika powder
  • 1/3 tsp Turmeric powder - 1/3 tsp
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Coarsely crush ginger, garlic, small onion, green chili and curry leaves together.
  • To coconut milk add the crushed spice mixture, chili powder, turmeric powder and salt and mix well.
    coconut crusted baked fish
  • Wash the fish fillets well. Drain all the water and pat dry with paper towel if needed and immerse it in coconut milk mixture. Make sure the fish is laying flat in one layer and is completely coated in the mixture so it absorbs the liquid well.
    coconut crusted baked fish
  • Allow it to marinate for atleast 20 minutes or leave if for 40 minutes if u have time.
  • In the meantime warm up the fresh grated coconut by sauteing it in a dry pan on medium heat just until it slightly crisps up. This ensures all the water is evaporated. Do not allow it to change color that is keep it white.
    NOTE: Skip this step if using dry desiccated coconut
  • Line the baking tray with aluminium foil. Apply a tsp each of coconut oil on the spots where the fillets will be put. Now spread some coconut on the prepared spots.
    coconut crusted baked fish
  • Lightly drain the marinated fish fillets and place it on the assigned spots.Sprinkle remaining coconut on top of the fish.
    coconut milk baked fish
  • Bake at 400° F / 200 ° C for 15 minutes or until the fish is cooked and the top becomes golden brown.NOTE: Don't leave for too long in the oven as the coconut will burn and ruin the dish.
  • Once the fish is cooked remove  immediately from oven. Allow it to cool down for few minutes and serve.I have paired the paired the coconut crusted cod with fresh cherry tomatoes and roasted baby potatoes.

Notes

 
Use a fish spatula to remove fish from baking tray to avoid crumbling.
Fully cook  baby potatoes on stove top  when cool cut into 2 apply little olive oil/ coconut oil, salt and pepper and spread on a baking sheet on a single layer. Put it in the oven while fish is baking this makes it crispy also helps saving  on time and energy bills too.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 35gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 30gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 191mgPotassium: 1139mgFiber: 9gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Coconut crusted cod
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Hope you like this coconut crusted cod fish recipe and would give it a try soon.

Meena

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  1. Ruxana

    August 02, 2018 at 5:20 am

    Congrats on completing six years....The dish looks so good, fish and coconut does make a good pair 🙂

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  2. julie

    August 03, 2018 at 12:01 am

    aha,kollallo.. a fusion type recipe which has Kerala flavors in abundance,bookmarked.. Congrats on completing 6 yrs and also on winning the contest,keep up the good work dear 🙂

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