Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
A comforting and refreshing dish of baked cod fillets in a rich coconut lemon cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon turmeric (optional)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Arrange them in a single layer in the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, ground cumin, turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
- Pour the coconut lemon cream sauce evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, let rest for a couple of minutes, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. For longer storage, freeze the baked cod (without the sauce) for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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