Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Delightfully Easy Recipe
Learn to make a delightful baked cod dish with a creamy coconut lemon sauce that is easy to prepare and simply delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces cod fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut mixture over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the coconut mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Cream Sauce, Easy Recipe