A simple curry with heart-healthy protein that is full of flavor from its combination of spices, coconut milk, fire-roasted tomatoes, and lime juice. Serve over brown rice to create an easy weeknight meal or a dish worthy of serving to guests.
THIS POST IS SPONSORED BY
FINEX CAST IRON COOKWARE CO.
I almost left the word COD out of the title because I don't want you to get the wrong idea about this recipe.
Fish in the same title with curry? Does it feel weird? How do we feel about cod curry? Okay? A little strange? Maybe you're wondering what I was thinking when I decided to offer you a curry with seafood?
You're going to LOVE it.
Why you're going to love this curry
Because it's dreammmy.
Silky fire-roasted tomato-ey curry with undertones of ginger, garlic, lime, and turmeric serves as a saucy pool of tasty for perfectly cooked, flaky codfish. It's a delicious combo that resembles popular fish curry dishes that you might find in Southern India.
It's simple. And you know how we love a simple dinner recipe on Pass Me Some Tasty! The fish curry is served over brown rice. The rice does take about 45 minutes but it's hands-off cooking. Then the fish and curry hang out in a skillet together for the last 25 minutes while the rice is doing its thing. And just like that, with minimal effort, you've created an easy weeknight meal. Add it to your dinner meal planning schedule for this next week because it's sure to be a dinner winner.
And if you have kiddos, don't be scared to serve it to them too. My food temperamental kiddos loved it which means yours surely will too, at least until their tastebuds change again five minutes later.
Cooking with cast iron
If you invite dinner guests over to partake in this luxurious cod curry don't be surprised if they stroll into your kitchen while you're cooking, with eyes full of wonder and curiosity, and exclaim, "What in the world is THAT?!?!"
And you will politely reply, "THAT is my new FINEX cast iron skillet. Isn't she beautiful?!"
Yes, it's a girl. I'm still deciding on a name. Suggestions?
Your dinner guests may have been asking about the fish curry, but it does make for a great opportunity to brag about your cast iron beauty.
If you have never cooked with cast iron, or maybe you're contemplating venturing into the world of cast iron, or you happen to be a cast iron aficionado, this FINEX cast iron skillet is a cast iron dream come true in the land of cast iron cooking. (Try to say that sentence 5 times as fast as you can.)
Why this cast iron skillet is awesome
--> You are much less likely to burn your entire hand off when you grab the handle and forget you are cooking with cast iron.
Hands are important. And so is the beautiful stainless steel coil handle on the FINEX cast iron skillet. It's designed to stay cool longer when cooking on your stovetop, which means you'll never run screaming to the sink to plunge your hand into cold water again...unless you pull it straight out of the oven without an oven mitt. So don't do that.
--> Say "Adios!" to obsessive-compulsive attempts to season your cast iron skillet.
Hate is a strong word that I don't really ever use. Buuut one might say that I have very strong negative feelings when cast iron companies tell me that I can cook things like...oooh, let's just say fish, for example...and they promise that the fish won't stick to the skillet surface as long as I make sure to season it regularly. It ALWAYS sticks. I don't care how long or how often you've seasoned it. It's going to stick and you'll wind up with a sticky black mess on the surface of your skillet.
BUUUUT not with this cast iron skillet! FINEX has brought back the "old cast iron ways" of the early 20th century by polishing the cooking surface to perfection versus the rough, bumpy surfaces or the enamel-covered surfaces prone to chipping that we see in most mainstream cast iron products today. This not only means that you no longer need to break the crazy code on cast iron seasoning but it also means your fish won't stick (check out the video from FINEX below)! Neither will heavy sauces or even eggs for that matter. This is a HUGE win. Good job FINEX.
--> It's a really good looking skillet. But it's also functional.
Just like in dating...looks get you there, but personality keeps you there. And when it comes to cast iron, you're not just dating, you're entering into a long term relationship. Your cast iron skillet should be one that provides amazing results both when cooking over coals at a campfire or when cooking on the stove at home or in the oven...but it should look sexy too (I can't believe I just said that about a skillet).
Also, FINEX cast iron skillets come with a "Good Forever" Guarantee. Now if only your last date came with that, right?
Healthy, easy dinner meets aesthetic but highly functional cookware
Whether you need a simple weeknight dinner or a fancy-ish meal for weekend dinner party guests, this coconut tomato curry with cod and brown rice is a versatile recipe that works for any occasion and for any night of the week.
And when cooking this recipe in your heirloom-worthy FINEX cast iron skillet, your beautiful curry can go straight from cooktop to table without missing a beat. Enjoy! ♡
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Did You Make This Recipe?!
If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment and a star rating below! I greatly appreciate your feedback and it is also so helpful for other PMST readers who are thinking about making the recipe. Remember to snap a photo and tag @passmesometasty on Instagram so I can see!
Coconut Tomato Curry with Cod & Brown Rice
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 Servings 1x
Description
A simple curry with heart-healthy protein that is full of flavor from its combination of spices, coconut milk, fire-roasted tomatoes, and lime juice. Serve over brown rice to create an easy weeknight meal or a dish worthy of serving to guests.
Ingredients
Brown Rice
- 1 ½ cups short grain brown rice
- 3 cups chicken broth or water
Coconut Tomato Curry with Cod
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled, finely grated
- 2 teaspoons medium curry powder (see notes below)
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 (14 ounces) can unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 (4-ounce) cod fillets, about 1 ½ inches thick
- ½ lime, squeezed (plus extra lime wedges for serving)
- 2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped (plus more for serving if you're like me and like a lot of parsley!)
Instructions
Brown Rice
- In a medium pot, combine brown rice and broth (or water) and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
- After 45 minutes turn heat off and allow the cooked rice to sit for 10 minutes, covered.
- Remove the lid and fluff rice with a fork.
Coconut Tomato Curry with Cod
- Once the brown rice has been cooking for about 20 minutes, heat coconut oil in a 12" cast iron skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring regularly, until softened and slightly caramelized (about 10 minutes).
- Add garlic, ginger, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and cook, stirring until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add fire-roasted tomatoes, coconut milk, and salt, stirring until combined.
- Nestle the cod pieces in the sauce and cook for about 8 minutes. Flip cod over and cook an additional 7-8 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Once cod is cooked through, remove skillet from heat. Finish by squeezing fresh lime juice and scattering fresh parsley over top.
- Serve over brown rice with additional lime wedges and chopped parsley (optional).
Notes
I buy my curry powder in the bulk section of my local grocery store. It's a medium spiced curry powder but if you like a less spicy or more spicy curry feel free to use your favorite curry powder. You could also use more than the 2 tablespoons curry powder I suggested if you enjoy a stronger curry flavor. The amount and heat profile of the curry powder I use is what works for our family, which includes the palates of two very picky kids.
Nutritional information is for the coconut tomato curry with cod only and does not include the brown rice.
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Keywords: seafood, cod, dinner, curry, coconut curry, gluten free dinner recipe, easy dinner recipe
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Marie-Claude
This recipe is now a regular at our house, kids absolutely love it. I made it two days ago and kept the extra sauce, I can't loose the sauce this time, it's too good, so I'm looking for a recipe where I can turn it into a soup, maybe just add some vegetables or fish stock to it! Thank you for this delicious cod recipe!
Shannon Emery
Thank you for sharing your comment Marie-Claude! I'm so happy to hear that your family loved it! I think turning this recipe into a soup sounds like a fantastic idea. I'd love to hear what you end up adding to it!
Kelly
So, so good. Used cauliflower rice instead of regular. I think it soaked up the sauce really well. Super easy weeknight meal that seems fancier than it is.
Julia
Quick and easy to make. Rich and delicious. Definitely a keeper!
Briggie
Great recipe, very tasty and easy to prepare.
I love the coconut milk as a base for the curry sauce and the lime is a great addition.
Thanks Shannon for sharing this on your blog.
Sara
This looks like a great family meal!
Jessica Pinney
I've never cooked with cod, but this recipe looks like a great reason to start! Next time I go to the seafood market I will pick some up. Thanks for the recipe.
Lois O.
I must say I love your pictures and seeing those fish laid out in that curry in that first image had me drooling already. I'm already a fan of curry so this is an automatic must for me.
Carol Borchardt
This is my kind of meal! I love when we do fish at home and a good curry is a favorite of ours. Loving that cast iron skillet, also and the fact the handle doesn't get hot. Burned myself one too many times on conventional cast iron. Beautiful photos!
Mackenzie
This is very reminiscent of a meal I used to get at a restaurant years ago and have always wanted to replicate in my home. Love the flavor combination and that pan is gorgeous!
Saima Zaidi
What an amazing looking curry! I haven't had fish in a long time and your recipe is inspiring me to go buy some right now and make this pronto! Plus I love coconut, so I'm sure it's going to turn out as amazing as it looks.
Stacey
I'm a sucker for coconut curries, and this sounds gorgeous! Love it!
Julie
Coconut tomato curry sounds delicious, but I can't get past that gorgeous pan! What a beautiful shape!!!
Marisa Franca
Gorgeous recipe plus your photos are beautiful. I really love the combination of ingredients and we do enjoy our fish. I am pinning the recipe so I don't lose it.
Ashima
I love coconut curries. I am a vegetarian so I am thinking what veggies will this curry go with. I do make coconut potato curry often but I want to experiment with more vegetables. Do you have any suggestions on what vegetables will go with your coconut-tomato curry? I am thinking cauliflower or maybe squash but that might make it very sweet..
Love your skillet too! 🙂
Thanks for sharing
Shannon
Hi Ashima! I think your idea of using cauliflower is great! I would probably also throw in some sweet potato and chopped onion with the cauliflower florets. Then once your veggies are cooked to tender, you could throw in a bunch of spinach leaves and maybe even some chickpeas during the last couple of minutes until the spinach is slightly wilted. Enjoy!
Christina
So delicious and super easy for a week-night meal.
michele
Not only do I love your recipe.... I just pinned it and added the ingredients to my grocery list, but that great shaped pan will be in my kitchen some day soon... OMG... I love the handle, and the shape will make such a great tableside presentation!
Shannon
Thanks so much Michele! I'm excited for you to get this pan! I think you will really love it!
Rachel
This curry looks delicious. So many curries are full of fat, but this one looks lighter and just as tasty! Your cast iron pan is awesome by the way. I do most of my cooking in cast iron, but I'm always burning my hands on the handle. I'm wishing that my pans had coiled handles like this one!
Shannon
Thank you Rachel! May be time to get a new cast-iron pan?! Hands getting burnt is definitely no bueno. I hope you enjoy the curry!
Ginger
What lovely photos you have, and super lish-looking recipes! I'm in love with everything curry, so I pinned this one to try very soon. I'm sticking to low carb as of now, so I'll probably sub riced cauliflower for the brown rice. --G
Shannon
Aww, you are so sweet, thank you so much Ginger! And yes, I think rice cauliflower would be a super tasty substitute for the rice! I'd love to hear what you think after you've tried out the recipe!
Peter
Absolutely great looking dish. Printed the recipe so I can try sometime. I, too, am gluten-free - about 6 months. Any dish with sauce that you can use rice to soak up all the flavor truly makes you enjoy being gluten-free.
Shannon
Thank you Peter! I hope you love this dish! You'll have to let me know what you think after you've made it. And I 100% agree with you about dishes with sauce. Sauce always takes a meal next level!
Shannon
Thank you Daniela! ❤
Joseph
This is a wonderful way to get fish on the menu! The curry flavor really works well with cod.