Description
Baked cod brings zesty coastal flavors straight to your dinner table, marrying tender fish with a silky coconut lemon cream sauce that dances with brightness. Weeknight dinner dreams come true with this simple yet elegant seafood dish that delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 21 oz cod fillets
- 1.2 cups coconut milk
- 1 large lemon
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 medium onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Generously sprinkle 21 oz cod fillets with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ensuring both sides are evenly seasoned.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Sauté 1 thinly sliced onion for 3 minutes until translucent.
- Add 1 tablespoon grated ginger and 2 crushed garlic cloves to the pan. Stir continuously for 45 seconds to prevent burning.
- Pour 1.2 cups coconut milk into the saucepan. Incorporate juice and zest from 1 large lemon. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 8-10 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F. Transfer cod fillets to a ceramic baking dish.
- Pour entire coconut lemon cream sauce directly over the fish, ensuring each fillet is completely covered.
- Bake uncovered for 12-15 minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork and internal temperature reaches 145°F.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 3 minutes before serving to allow sauce to settle and fish to finish cooking.
Notes
- Always pat cod dry before seasoning to ensure a crisp exterior and prevent excess moisture.
- Use fresh lemon zest and juice for the brightest, most vibrant flavor in the cream sauce.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat coconut milk with light coconut milk or a dairy-free alternative.
- Choose firm, fresh cod fillets of similar thickness to guarantee even cooking and consistent texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg