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Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

This tender baked cod is coated in a lemony coconut cream sauce with Dijon and thyme—perfect for a healthy and comforting seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine seafood
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Saucepan

Ingredients
  

Seafood

  • 4 fillets cod about 6 oz each
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup coconut milk full-fat
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves or ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  • Season cod fillets with salt and pepper and place in dish.
  • In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
  • Stir in coconut milk, heavy cream, lemon zest and juice, Dijon, honey, and thyme. Simmer 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Pour sauce over fish.
  • Bake for 15–18 minutes, until cod flakes easily with a fork.
  • Spoon sauce over fillets and garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Swap cod with haddock or halibut. Use lime for a citrus variation. Add chili flakes for heat. Serve with rice, quinoa, or roasted veggies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked cod, Coconut Cream Sauce, Gluten-free, Healthy Recipe, Seafood Dinner, Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
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