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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Must-Try Recipe!

A delicious and easy recipe for Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 6-ounce cod fillets
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and place them in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, ginger, and honey until well combined.
  4. Pour the coconut sauce over the cod fillets in the baking dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a couple of minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the coconut sauce.
  • Serve with steamed rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.

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