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Baked cod in coconut lemon cream sauce served in a baking dish

Zesty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

This recipe features tender cod fillets baked in a creamy, zesty coconut-lemon sauce, infused with garlic and fresh herbs. It's a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a healthy weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 2 fillets
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs cod fillets
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
  • 1-2 lemons
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (for garnish, optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot powder)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Whisk together coconut milk, lemon zest and juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl to create the sauce.
  • Pat the cod fillets dry and place them in the prepared baking dish.
  • Pour the sauce evenly over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated, then bake for 12-18 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  • Remove the dish from the oven, garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon juice if desired, and serve immediately.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the cod in a little lemon juice and salt for 15 minutes before baking. Ensure the cod is fully thawed and patted dry to prevent a watery sauce.