Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: Easy Dinner Delight
A simple and quick recipe for baked cod topped with a creamy coconut lemon sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place cod fillets in a 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 fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or a side salad for a complete meal.
- This dish can be easily adjusted to serve more people by increasing ingredient quantities.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Lemon Cream, Quick Dinner, Easy Recipe, Weeknight Meal