Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Delicious Twist on Dinner
A flavorful and creamy dish featuring tender baked cod in a rich coconut lemon cream sauce, perfect for a special family dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Coconut
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod fish
- 1 can coconut milk
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon sauce over them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with rice or quinoa.
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg