Description
Experience a culinary adventure with Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, where fresh cod meets a luscious, creamy sauce that’s both tangy and rich. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive meal for guests.
Ingredients
- Cod fillets
- Full-fat coconut milk
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Minced garlic cloves
- Salt
- Pepper
- Fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with oil or non-stick spray.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 can of full-fat coconut milk, 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice, 2 minced garlic cloves, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are spread out evenly.
- Carefully pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the cod fillets, making sure they are well coated.
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and is opaque throughout.
- Once baked, remove the dish from the oven and sprinkle with fresh herbs like chopped cilantro or parsley.
- Serve the baked cod hot, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the cod fillets in a mixture of lemon juice, garlic, and a drizzle of olive oil for about 30 minutes before baking. Feel free to add sliced bell peppers, spinach, or cherry tomatoes into the baking dish for a colorful and nutritious boost.