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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce with creamy coconut milk and fresh lemon.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Mediterranean-inspired

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs cod fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or coconut oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 13.5 oz full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 large lemon zest and juice
  • Fresh parsley chopped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Pat cod fillets completely dry and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sear cod for 2–3 minutes without moving until golden.
  • Flip gently and reduce heat to medium.
  • Add garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
  • Pour in coconut milk and add lemon zest. Stir gently.
  • Spoon sauce over fish and transfer skillet to oven.
  • Bake Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for 10–15 minutes until flaky.
  • Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice, and garnish with parsley.

Notes

 
  • Substitute cod with halibut or tilapia