Baked Cod In Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
Baked Cod In Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce pairs flaky white cod with a creamy coconut milk sauce, fresh lemon, garlic, and ginger. It is a cozy seafood dinner that works well with rice, vegetables, or a crisp salad.
Equipment
- Medium baking dish
- Large skillet
- Whisk
- Microplane or zester
- Instant-read thermometer
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod thick white cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black 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 the oven to 375°F and lightly oil a medium baking dish.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, then whisk until smooth and lightly simmering.
- Pour the sauce into the baking dish and nestle the seasoned cod fillets into the sauce.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, spooning sauce over the cod halfway through.
- Rest for 3 minutes, then serve the cod with extra coconut lemon sauce spooned over the top.
Notes
Storage: Store leftover cod and sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating: Reheat gently in a covered skillet over low heat or use short microwave bursts at reduced power.
Freezing: Freeze for up to 1 month only if needed, knowing the coconut sauce may separate after thawing.
Expert Tips: Pat cod dry before seasoning, simmer the sauce gently, and check the fish early if the fillets are thin.
Variations: Add baby spinach, red pepper flakes, fresh herbs, or use lime instead of lemon for a sharper citrus note.
Sauce Tips: Stir the coconut milk smooth before adding it and taste the sauce before baking so the lemon and salt are balanced.