Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Tropical Twist

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce offers a tropical twist with a rich, creamy sauce enveloping flaky cod for a delightful meal.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Course Seafood

Cuisine Tropical

Servings fillets

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

baking dish
mixing bowl
whisk

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod 6 ounces each
2 tablespoons Olive oil For greasing and drizzling
1 teaspoon Salt
0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Optional

For the Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

1 can Coconut milk 13.5 ounces
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 tablespoon Lemon zest
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tablespoon Ginger Grated

For Garnishing

1 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped
Lemon slices Optional for garnish

Instructions

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Lightly grease your baking dish with olive oil.
Place cod fillets in the greased baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and ginger, and whisk until smooth.
Pour the coconut lemon sauce over the seasoned cod fillets in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from oven, garnish with parsley and lemon slices, and allow to cool slightly before serving.

Notes

For best results, use fresh cod fillets. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1.5mg

Keyword Baked Cod, Coconut Lemon Cream, Easy Dinner, Fish Dish, Healthy Recipe, weeknight meal

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