Description
A bright and creamy baked cod dish in coconut lemon cream sauce that’s easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic until smooth. Adjust seasoning with salt or lemon as desired.
- Drizzle olive oil in a baking dish, arrange the cod fillets in a single layer, and pour the sauce over them. Bake for 15–20 minutes until cooked through and flaky.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and let rest for a minute before serving.
Notes
For added texture, top with toasted breadcrumbs. Serve with rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg