Description
Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce brings tender fish to your dinner table with a zesty tropical twist. Silky sauce and delicate fish create a simple yet elegant meal perfect for weeknight cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 4 cod fillets
Primary Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
Sauce and Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- ½ cup low-sodium vegetable or seafood broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges
- Toasted coconut flakes
Instructions
- Set your oven to 375°F and grab a paper towel to thoroughly dry 4 cod fillets (6 oz each). Sprinkle each fillet with ¼ teaspoon salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of smoked paprika.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil over the seasoned fillets, ensuring they’re evenly coated. Let them rest while preparing the sauce.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Toss in 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- Pour 14 oz full-fat coconut milk, ½ cup broth, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest into the pan. Add ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
- Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until it starts to thicken slightly.
- Pour half the sauce into a baking dish. Nestle your cod fillets in the sauce and cover them with the remaining liquid.
- Slide the dish into the 375°F oven and bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes. Your fish is ready when it turns opaque and easily flakes with a fork.
- Sprinkle fresh chopped parsley, add lemon wedges, and scatter toasted coconut flakes on top for a final flourish.
Notes
- Pat cod completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden crust and prevent steaming.
- Adjust sauce spiciness by increasing or decreasing red pepper flakes for personalized heat level.
- Select fresh, high-quality cod with firm flesh for best texture and flavor absorption.
- For gluten-free version, replace broth with water or additional coconut milk and verify all seasoning ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Cod
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg