Description
A creamy, citrus-infused baked cod dish with a rich coconut lemon sauce that delivers tender, flaky fish in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (150 to 180 grams each)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 180°C and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Arrange cod fillets in a single layer in the baking dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the prepared sauce evenly over the fish.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 20 minutes until the fish is flaky and the sauce is bubbling gently.
- Finishing Touches: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Do not overcook the fish to keep it tender.
- Let the dish rest a few minutes before serving to thicken the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked cod, coconut lemon sauce, creamy fish recipe, easy seafood dinner, oven baked cod