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Amanda Smith

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a must-try!

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delicious and creamy dish that combines the flavors of coconut and lemon with tender cod fillets.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound cod fillets
  • 1 can 13.5 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, ginger, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  3. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the fish, ensuring the fillets are well coated.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 24gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, sprinkle some red pepper flakes on top before baking for a spicy kick.
  • You can substitute the cod with other white fish like tilapia or haddock if desired.

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