Description
This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a flavorful and quick dish perfect for busy weeknights. Tender cod fillets are seasoned and baked in a creamy sauce made with coconut milk, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic ginger and garlic, resulting in a light yet rich meal that’s both comforting and refreshing.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 thick white cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
Sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 can (about 13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350°F) to prepare for baking the cod fillets evenly.
- Season the fish: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper over the cod fillets to enhance their natural flavor.
- Sauté aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Add in the minced garlic and grated ginger and stir until fragrant, approximately 1-2 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Pour in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the skillet with the onion mixture. Stir and let the sauce simmer gently for 3-5 minutes to combine flavors.
- Arrange and bake: Place the seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon cream sauce evenly over the fish.
- Bake the cod: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork, indicating it is fully cooked.
Notes
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer and creamier sauce.
- If fresh lemon juice is unavailable, bottled lemon juice can be used, but fresh is preferred for optimal flavor.
- Check the fish at 20 minutes to avoid overcooking; baking time can vary slightly depending on fillet thickness.
- This recipe pairs well with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Modern American
Keywords: baked cod, coconut milk sauce, lemon cream sauce, quick dinner, healthy fish recipe, weeknight meal
