Coconut Sambal Baked Cod – 35-Minute Recipe
A bright, tropical coconut sambal baked cod that’s quick to prepare and bursting with sweet‑spicy flavor. The creamy coconut base pairs perfectly with the fiery chili paste, while fresh coriander and chili oil add a fresh finish. Ideal for a comforting dinner with rice and greens.
Recipe by zenaskitchen.com· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 can coconut milk
- chili paste, to taste
- brown sugar, to taste
- salt, to taste
- a handful coriander
- a drizzle chili oil
- 2 cups rice
- to serve green vegetables
Instructions
- 1Blend coconut milk, chili paste, brown sugar, and salt until smooth to make the sambal sauce.
- 2Arrange the four cod fillets in a rectangular stainless‑steel baking pan.
- 3Pour the orange‑colored sambal sauce over the fish, ensuring the fillets are fully submerged.
- 4Let the fish marinate in the sauce for about 30 minutes.
- 5Preheat the oven to 425°F (428°F).
- 6Bake the cod fillets in the red sauce until the tops are charred and the sauce is bubbling, about 15–20 minutes.
- 7Remove the pan and spoon some of the thick orange‑red sauce onto a plate to show its consistency.
- 8Plate the baked cod over a bed of cooked white rice and the steamed/sautéed green vegetables.
- 9Spoon the remaining orange coconut sambal sauce over the fish and rice.
- 10Garnish the dish with chopped fresh coriander and a drizzle of chili oil.
- 11Serve immediately.
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Marinate before baking
Let the fish sit in the sambal sauce for about 30 minutes before baking.
Submerge fillets in sauce
Arrange the cod fillets and pour the sauce.
Watch for char and bubbles
Bake until the tops are charred and the sauce is bubbling, about 15–20 minutes.
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- How long does it take to make Coconut Sambal Baked Cod?
- About 35 minutes in total: 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Coconut Sambal Baked Cod recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Coconut Sambal Baked Cod recipe come from?
- It was shared by zenaskitchen.com on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.