Description
This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce recipe is a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the mild taste of cod with the richness of coconut milk and the zing of lemon. It’s a perfect dish for a quick and tasty dinner that feels like a tropical escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (full-fat)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- Lemon slices for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Season the cod: Season cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the sauce: Sauté onion and garlic, then add coconut milk, lemon juice, zest, paprika, and parsley. Simmer.
- Bake: Pour sauce into the dish, add cod, spoon sauce over fish. Bake for 15–18 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and lemon slices. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or steamed greens.
- You can use halibut or haddock as alternatives to cod.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (Tropical-Inspired)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
