Easy Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
A simple and flavorful recipe for baked cod fillets in a creamy coconut lemon sauce.
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baked
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 2 cod fillets
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the coconut milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
- Arrange the cod fillets in a baking dish, then generously pour the prepared coconut lemon sauce over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20-25 minutes, or until the cod is opaque throughout and flakes easily with a fork.
- Before serving, sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and herbaceous flavor.