Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce delivers a quick, zesty seafood meal that feels like a tropical getaway for your taste buds. Fresh cod fillets swim in a creamy, tangy sauce perfect for a light dinner that keeps things simple and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon grated ginger
Sauce and Aromatics:
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 small shallot
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro or parsley
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 375°F (190°C) for perfect baking conditions.
- Thoroughly pat 4 cod fillets dry using paper towels.
- Generously season each fillet with 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons olive oil over the fillets in a baking dish, ensuring even coating.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat for 2 minutes.
- Sauté 1 finely diced shallot and 3 minced garlic cloves until aromatic.
- Pour in 1 cup full-fat coconut milk, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest.
- Whisk in 1 teaspoon honey and 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard into the sauce.
- Simmer the sauce for 3-4 minutes until it slightly thickens.
- Carefully pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the seasoned fillets.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 375°F oven.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish turns opaque and flakes easily.
- Optional: Broil for 2-3 minutes to achieve a golden, crispy top.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup fresh chopped cilantro or parsley over the fish.
- Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality cod fillets for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat the fish completely dry before seasoning to help achieve a crisp exterior.
- For a lighter sauce, swap full-fat coconut milk with light coconut milk or half-and-half.
- Avoid overcooking the fish, which can make it tough and dry, by checking doneness at the 12-minute mark.
- Prep Time: 7-8 minutes
- Cook Time: 17-22 minutes
- Category: Cod
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 334 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 146 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg