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Samoan Coconut Lime Baked Cod Fillets

Name: Samoan Coconut Lime Baked Cod Fillets
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Samoan
Ingredients: 4 pieces skinless cod fillets, about 6 oz each; 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted for greasing; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated; 1 cup coconut cream; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tsp fine sea salt; 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced

Tender cod fillets baked over sweet sliced onions and blanketed in a creamy coconut broth infused with fresh ginger, garlic, and bright lime juice.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min

Technique to learn

Oven Braising

Baking delicate fish surrounded by liquid to keep it moist while generating a rich cooking sauce.

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) and lightly coat an 8x11-inch baking dish with coconut oil.
Step 2: Arrange the thinly sliced yellow onions in an even layer across the bottom of the prepared dish.

Step 3: Season both sides of the cod fillets with fine sea salt and lay them atop the onion slices.

Step 4: Whisk together the coconut cream, minced garlic, grated ginger, and fresh lime juice in a bowl until fully smooth.

Step 5: Pour the creamy coconut mixture evenly over the fish and onion layer.

Step 6: Bake uncovered for 18 to 20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F (63 degrees C).

Step 7: Garnish with sliced scallions immediately before serving.

Cooking tips

Pouring sauce evenly ensures fish stays moist during baking without drying out.
Serve with extra lime wedges for bright acidity.
Original home-cooking adaptation inspired by Samoan; regional versions vary.
Use halal-certified meat, poultry, stock, sauces, cheese and other processed ingredients. Check labels and avoid cross-contamination. Recipe screening is not halal certification.

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