Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
Experience a tropical delight with tender cod fillets enveloped in a creamy, zesty coconut lemon sauce that transforms your dining experience into a culinary getaway.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (basil or cilantro)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish by spraying it with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Cod: Place the cod fillets in the baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Create the Coconut Lemon Sauce: In a medium bowl, mix together the coconut milk, minced garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Pour It On: Evenly pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the seasoned cod fillets.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs before serving. Pair with steamed rice or a fresh salad for an enjoyable meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg