Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick, creamy, and zesty dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender cod fillets are baked in a rich coconut milk sauce infused with fresh lemon, garlic, and ginger, creating a light yet satisfying tropical-inspired dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cod
- 4 thick cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish and pour sauce over them.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm, optionally garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness.
Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier sauce.
Do not overbake to keep the cod tender and flaky.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg