Description
This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights. The cod fillets are seasoned and baked to perfection, then topped with a creamy coconut lemon sauce that adds a burst of citrusy flavor to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets Cod thick, white cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil for sautéing
- 1 medium Onion sauté until translucent
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger grated
- 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat preferred
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Season Cod: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper onto the cod fillets.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil, and sauté the onion until translucent. Then add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant.
- Make Sauce: Mix in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest, and let it simmer.
- Bake Cod: Place the seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish, pour the sauce over the top, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Notes
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.