Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that combines tender, flaky cod with a rich and creamy coconut sauce infused with zesty lemon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, captivating everyone at the table with its vibrant flavors and enticing aroma. Serve it over rice or alongside fresh veggies for a complete meal that feels both comforting and exotic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, minced garlic, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Pour the mixture over the seasoned cod in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle with chopped cilantro, and serve hot with extra lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg