Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
An incredibly easy and creamy cod recipe that feels fancy but is ready in 30 minutes. Perfect for a delicious and quick weeknight dinner.
Equipment
- oven-safe skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Cod Fillets (about 4 thick fillets)
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 1 large Lemon (for both zest and juice)
- Fresh Parsley chopped
Instructions
Steps
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Place the cod in the skillet and let it sear for 2-3 minutes without touching.
- Flip the cod, reduce the heat to medium, and add the minced garlic. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add the lemon zest. Stir and scrape the brown bits from the pan. Let it bubble gently.
- Turn off the burner, spoon some sauce over the fish, and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish, and top with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
Fish Subs: If you don't have cod, halibut or haddock work great too. Use full-fat coconut milk from a can for creaminess. Patting fish dry ensures a beautiful golden crust.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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