Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a creamy, citrusy, and flavorful seafood dish ready in under 30 minutes perfect for easy weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets
1 cup coconut cream
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
3. In a skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil for 1 minute.
4. Stir in coconut cream, lemon juice, and zest; simmer 3 minutes.
5. Pour sauce over cod in baking dish.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes until fish flakes easily.
7. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute cod with haddock or tilapia.
Add chili flakes for a spicy twist.
Pairs perfectly with jasmine rice or roasted veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Seafood, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, easy dinner, seafood recipe