Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce – Easy 30 Minute Fish Dinner
Baked cod in coconut lemon cream sauce is a flavorful seafood dish featuring tender cod baked in a creamy coconut milk sauce with fresh lemon and garlic.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
4 cod fillets about 6 oz each
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 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
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric optional
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a baking dish
2. Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt pepper and paprika
3. Arrange cod in baking dish
4. Whisk coconut milk lemon juice lemon zest garlic Dijon mustard cumin turmeric and red pepper flakes
5. Pour sauce evenly over cod fillets
6. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until fish flakes easily
7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve
Notes
Check fish around 15 minutes to avoid overcooking
Serve with rice quinoa or roasted vegetables
Add lime instead of lemon for tropical flavor