Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a tropical escape on your plate. This dish features tender cod fillets baked to perfection, coated in a luscious, creamy coconut lemon sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Quick to prepare and elegant enough for entertaining, it pairs beautifully with rice or steamed veggies, making it a versatile option for any occasion. Delight your family and guests with this irresistible seafood masterpiece.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced and zested)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Season cod fillets with olive oil, salt, and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- In a skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together coconut milk, lemon juice, vegetable broth, cornstarch, and lemon zest until smooth. Pour over seasoned cod.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve with extra sauce over the top alongside rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg