Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce delivers a coastal dream straight to your dinner table, packed with zesty citrus and creamy tropical notes. Delicate fish meets rich sauce, creating a simple yet elegant meal that feels like a seaside escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon honey
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F (190°C). Brush a baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Thoroughly dry 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) using paper towels.
- Sprinkle each fillet with ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder. Position the seasoned fillets carefully in your prepared baking dish.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until your kitchen fills with a fragrant aroma.
- Pour 1 cup full-fat coconut milk and ½ cup heavy cream into the pan. Whisk smoothly until your sauce looks creamy and well-combined.
- Incorporate 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon honey. Blend thoroughly.
- Season your sauce with salt and pepper. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat to prevent scorching.
- Cascade the coconut lemon cream sauce over your cod fillets, ensuring complete coverage. Shield the dish loosely with aluminum foil.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15-18 minutes until your fish turns opaque and separates easily with a fork.
- Allow the cod to rest for 2 minutes after removing from the oven. Scatter fresh parsley on top and squeeze additional lemon juice for brightness.
- Transfer the fragrant fish to serving plates and enjoy immediately with complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Check cod freshness by ensuring it has a mild ocean scent and firm, translucent flesh without discoloration.
- Use full-fat coconut milk for a richer, creamier sauce that helps prevent the fish from drying out during baking.
- For a gluten-free version, replace butter with olive oil and ensure all ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- When selecting cod, opt for wild-caught varieties which typically have more robust flavor and firmer texture than farm-raised fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 296 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 368 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg