Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: An Easy Weeknight Delight
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delicious and easy weeknight meal that combines the rich flavors of coconut milk and zesty lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets cod
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut mixture over them.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added spice, consider adding cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Sauce, Lemon Cream, Easy Dinner