Coconut Lemon Cream Baked Cod
A healthy and light meal featuring flaky cod baked in a rich coconut lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish; pour the coconut lemon sauce over them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook the cod to prevent it from drying out. Adjust lemon juice to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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