Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and arrange the cod fillets inside without overlapping.
- In a bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, lemon zest, and juice until smooth. Add minced garlic and grated ginger; mix well.
- Pour the sauce evenly over the cod fillets, seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Remove the foil and broil on high for an additional 3-5 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg