Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Delicious Twist
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the richness of coconut cream with the zesty brightness of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 filets cod fish
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Place the cod filets in a baking dish and pour the coconut mixture over them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod in the sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: baked cod, coconut cream sauce, lemon sauce, seafood recipes, healthy recipes