This tasty baked cod in coconut lemon cream sauce is a healthy, flavorful seafood recipe combining tender cod fillets with a creamy, citrusy coconut-based sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant meals, this dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, and packed with protein. Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a satisfying experience.
4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional, for thickening)
Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season cod fillets with salt and pepper.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until soft.
Stir in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 5 minutes.
(Optional) Add cornstarch slurry and stir until sauce thickens.
Pour sauce into a baking dish and place cod fillets on top. Spoon sauce over the fish.
Bake for 15–20 minutes or until cod flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
For extra flavor, marinate the cod in lemon juice for 15 minutes before baking.
Adjust lemon juice to taste for more or less tang.
Serve over jasmine rice or with roasted veggies.