Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Delightfully Easy Recipe
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delicious and simple dish that combines the freshness of lemon with the creamy texture of coconut.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets cod
- 1 can coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, paprika, 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 is cooked through and flakes easily.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- You can substitute cod with other white fish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut, Lemon, Cream Sauce, Easy Recipe