Ingredients
– 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
– 1 cup coconut milk
– 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
– 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
– 2 cloves garlic (minced)
– 1 teaspoon fresh ginger (grated)
– 1 tablespoon honey
– Salt and pepper (to taste)
– Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
– Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving, optional)
Instructions
Creating Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is straightforward. Follow these steps to ensure your dish turns out perfectly:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking dish by lightly greasing it with cooking spray or butter.
2. Prepare Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Combine Ingredients: Stir in the coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes.
4. Arrange Cod Fillets: Lay the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they are spaced apart for even cooking.
5. Pour Sauce: Pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
7. Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Following these steps will guide you in creating this wonderful dish, full of flavor and appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 348 kcal
- Fat: 22g
- Protein: 30g