Description
This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a light, flavorful, and creamy seafood dish. Tender cod fillets are baked in a rich coconut cream sauce with a hint of fresh lemon for a tropical twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat or light)
- 2 tbsp heavy cream (optional for extra creaminess)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare sauce: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble dish: Place cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and drizzle the coconut lemon cream sauce over the fish.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes until cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro and serve with rice, quinoa, or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For a richer flavor, sear the cod fillets in a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes per side before baking. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a subtle kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Seafood / American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked cod, coconut cream sauce, lemon seafood, light dinner