Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful and easy dish that brings the tropical flavors of coconut and zesty lemon to your dinner table. This recipe features tender cod fillets smothered in a rich, creamy sauce made from full-fat coconut milk, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic spices. Perfect for weeknight meals or special occasions, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying. In just about 30 minutes, you can create a stunning meal that will impress family and friends alike. Serve it with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete experience that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Place them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, cumin, turmeric (if using), and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the cod fillets evenly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg