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Baked Cod: Easy Dinner Recipe with Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights

A bright, creamy, and comforting weeknight dinner made with tender baked cod smothered in a coconut lemon cream sauce. Quick to prepare, dairy-free, and full of fresh aromatics like garlic, ginger, and citrus.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired, Healthy
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets cod, thick white fillets
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sautéed until translucent
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Season the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, then sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  4. Stir in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Place the seasoned cod fillets into a baking dish. Pour the coconut lemon sauce over the top.
  6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

Delicious served over jasmine rice, quinoa, or roasted vegetables. Add red pepper flakes or sliced chilies for heat.