Description
A delicious and simple Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, perfect for any occasion with its rich, creamy flavor and flaky texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper and place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the coconut lemon sauce over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Make sure not to overcook the cod; it’s ready when it flakes easily with a fork. Consider adding red pepper flakes for a bit of spice. Fresh herbs like basil or cilantro can also enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked cod, coconut sauce, lemon sauce, seafood recipes, gluten-free recipes, easy dinner