Description
Baked cod in coconut lemon cream sauce is a delightful dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Featuring tender, flaky cod enveloped in a creamy, zesty sauce, this recipe is as easy to prepare as it is impressive. Perfect for cozy evenings or dinner parties, each bite bursts with flavor while the refreshing blend of coconut and lemon elevates your dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and red chili flakes until well combined.
- Place the cod fillets in the greased baking dish and pour the coconut lemon sauce over them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving. Enjoy with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg