Description
Creamy Peanut Baked Cod is a delightful seafood dish featuring tender cod fillets enveloped in a rich, nutty peanut sauce. This unique recipe balances sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Ready in under an hour, this dish will impress your family or guests and pairs beautifully with rice or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Place cod fillets in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are close but not crowded.
- Pour the creamy peanut sauce generously over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork and is golden brown on top.
- Serve each fillet drizzled with any remaining sauce and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Substitute cod with tilapia or salmon based on your preference. For added flavor, incorporate vegetables like spinach or bell peppers into the baking dish. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.