Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Delightfully Easy Recipe
This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy recipe that brings together the creamy flavors of coconut and the zestiness of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- In a baking dish, place the cod fillets and drizzle with olive oil; season with salt and black pepper.
- Pour the coconut mixture over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This recipe pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- For a spicier version, add some red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Cream, Lemon Sauce, Easy Recipe