Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, a creamy and zesty dish that elevates dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 lemons (juice and zest)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger (grated)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, minced garlic, grated ginger, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season both sides of the cod fillets with salt and pepper. Place them snugly in the prepared baking dish.
- Once fragrant, pour the coconut lemon sauce over the seasoned cod fillets.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Sprinkle chopped cilantro over the top before serving. Drizzle with any leftover sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg