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Fragrant Coconut Baked Fish with Rice & Vegetables

A delightful dish combining fresh fish, fragrant coconut milk, and vibrant vegetables, perfect for any family dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Healthy, Tropical
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Fish and Sauce
  • 4 fillets Fresh fish fillets (such as cod, haddock, or tilapia)
  • 1 can Coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp Lime juice
  • 2 tbsp Soy sauce
  • to taste Salt and pepper Adjust according to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 2 cups Fresh vegetables (like bell peppers, carrots, and broccoli) Chopped
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For sautéing
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh ginger (minced)
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Long-grain rice
For Garnish
  • to taste Fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley) For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. In a pot, bring water to a boil and add the rice. Cook according to package instructions. Once done, drain and set it aside.
  3. Chop your chosen vegetables into small pieces.
Cooking
  1. In a frying pan, heat some olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about one minute until fragrant.
  2. Add the chopped vegetables into the frying pan, stirring them for about 5–7 minutes until they are tender but still bright in color.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir well to mix the flavors together.
  4. In your baking dish, lay the fish fillets in a single layer. Pour the coconut sauce over the fish evenly.
  5. Once the vegetables are cooked, place them around the fish in the baking dish. Make sure they are well-distributed.
  6. Put the baking dish into the preheated oven. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flaky.
  7. Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
Serving
  1. To serve, place a generous scoop of rice on a plate and top it with the baked fish and vegetables. Drizzle any remaining coconut sauce from the baking dish over the top for extra flavor. Garnish with fresh herbs.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days or freeze for about a month. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.