This dish is a quick and easy weeknight meal that's packed with flavor. The cod is cooked in an air fryer, which gives it a crispy exterior and a tender interior. The coconut-curry sauce is made with coconut milk, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and black pepper. It's rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the cod. The sautéed green beans are a simple and healthy side dish that adds a bit of crunch to the meal.
I first came up with this recipe when I was looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I had some cod in the fridge, and I wanted to make something that was flavorful but didn't require a lot of effort. I decided to try cooking the cod in an air fryer, and I was really impressed with the results. The fish cooked quickly and evenly, and it had a crispy exterior and a tender interior. I decided to serve the cod with a coconut-curry sauce, and I was really happy with the way the flavors paired together. The sauce was rich and flavorful, and it complemented the fish perfectly. I also added some sautéed green beans to the meal, and I thought they were a great addition. The green beans added a bit of crunch to the meal, and they were a healthy way to balance out the richness of the fish and sauce. I've been making this dish for my family and friends for years now, and it's always a hit. It's a quick and easy meal that's packed with flavor, and it's a great way to use up leftover fish.
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 20 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
1 pound cod fillets
1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
Instructions
Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, combine coconut oil, curry powder, garlic powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
Brush the coconut-curry mixture over the cod fillets.
Place the cod fillets in the air fryer basket and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until cooked through.
While the cod is cooking, heat coconut milk in a small saucepan over medium heat.
Sauté green beans in a separate pan with a little olive oil until tender.
Serve the coconut-curry cod with the sautéed green beans and coconut milk sauce.
Why It Works
Cooking the cod in an air fryer gives it a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
The coconut-curry sauce is rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with the cod.
The sautéed green beans add a bit of crunch to the meal, and they're a healthy way to balance out the richness of the fish and sauce.