Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that combines the richness of coconut milk with the brightness of lemon, creating a flavorful sauce that perfectly complements the tender cod fillets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cod fillets
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until well blended.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the top, ensuring the fish is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a bit of crunch, top the cod with panko breadcrumbs mixed with a little olive oil before baking.
- You can substitute the cod with other white fish like tilapia or haddock for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg