Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful culinary journey that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This dish features tender, flaky cod fillets bathed in a luscious coconut lemon cream sauce, perfectly balancing creamy richness with zesty brightness. Ideal for family dinners or elegant gatherings, it offers a warm and comforting meal that’s both easy to prepare and utterly satisfying. Dive into this flavorful experience that promises to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides and place in the baking dish. Pour the coconut lemon sauce over the fillets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate cod in lemon juice for 15 minutes before cooking. - Substitute cod with halibut or tilapia if desired. - Serve alongside jasmine rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.