Tasty Baked Cod Coconut (Printable Recipe)

Creamy coconut lemon sauce transforms flaky cod into a tropical comfort food favorite.

# Ingredients You'll Need:

01 - 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)

02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

03 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

04 - Salt and pepper, to taste

05 - 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk

06 - 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice

07 - Zest of 1 lemon

08 - 2 garlic cloves, minced

09 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika

10 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional)

11 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

12 - Lemon wedges, for serving

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.

02 - Place cod fillets in the prepared dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

03 - Heat coconut milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in lemon juice, zest, garlic, paprika, and salt.

04 - To thicken, dissolve cornstarch in 1 tablespoon water and whisk into the sauce. Simmer 2–3 minutes until thickened.

05 - Pour sauce over cod fillets. Bake for 18–20 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

01 - Fresh cod yields the best texture, but thawed frozen fillets can be used if dried thoroughly before baking.

02 - Adjust lemon juice to balance tanginess or add honey for a touch of sweetness.

03 - Avoid overcooking to keep cod moist and tender.