Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Flavorful Delight
A delicious and unique baked cod recipe featuring a creamy coconut lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir until combined.
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper, then place them in a baking dish.
- Pour the coconut lemon sauce over the cod.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked cod, coconut lemon sauce, seafood recipe