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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce delights your palate!

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Fusion
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  2. 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.
  3. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the top, ensuring the fish is well coated.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 2g

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.

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