Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. This recipe features flaky cod fillets enveloped in a rich, creamy coconut sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish balances bright flavors with a touch of elegance, ensuring everyone will be asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 (6 oz) Fresh Cod Fillets
- 1 cup Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 2 Fresh Lemons (juiced)
- 3 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger (grated)
- ½ tsp Chili Flakes (optional)
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish; season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
- Pour the sauce over the cod, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg