Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that showcases succulent cod fillets enveloped in a creamy, zesty sauce. This delightful recipe is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy family meal. With its refreshing combination of lemon and coconut, this dish promises to elevate your seafood experience while being quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season cod fillets with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using. Place in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg