Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Sauce
A light yet flavorful baked cod recipe featuring a creamy coconut milk and bright lemon sauce, perfect for a quick and healthy seafood dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz / 170 g each), fresh or thawed, skinless
- 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- A handful fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm 2 tablespoons olive oil. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden but not burnt.
- Transfer the sautéed garlic and ginger to a bowl. Stir in 1 cup coconut milk, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes if using. Whisk until well combined.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish, spacing them evenly. Pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Pour the coconut lemon sauce evenly over each fillet, covering mostly but not swimming in sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The sauce will thicken slightly and bubble around the edges.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh cilantro or parsley on top for garnish and serve immediately.
Notes
Pat the fish dry before baking to help the sauce stick better. Sauté garlic and ginger first to release their aroma and avoid bitterness. Adjust baking time depending on fillet thickness to prevent drying out. Let fish rest 2 minutes after baking for sauce absorption. Fresh lemon juice is preferred over bottled for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sa
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1.5
- Protein: 35
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