Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a flavorful dish that transforms tender cod fillets into a tropical delight. Coated in a rich, creamy coconut lemon sauce, this recipe bursts with freshness and warmth from garlic and ginger. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings, this dish will impress everyone at your table. Simple to prepare, it’s your ticket to a culinary escape without leaving home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) fresh cod fillets
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a pan over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 1-2 minutes).
- Pour in the coconut milk along with lemon juice and zest; stir well and let simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish, pour the sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg