Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: Easy Weeknight Delight
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that combines tender cod with a creamy lemon coconut sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillets cod
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut mixture over the top.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional lemon zest if desired.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or steamed vegetables.
- You can substitute the cod with any white fish of your choice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Sauce, Lemon Cream Sauce, Quick Dinner