Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful fusion of flavors that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This easy-to-make dish features flaky cod fillets baked to perfection, enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce with a refreshing twist of lemon. Its vibrant presentation and rich flavor make it perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Impress your guests and family with this luscious recipe that combines simplicity with elegance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger root, grated
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and honey until smooth.
- Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the coconut sauce over them, ensuring they are well-coated.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg