Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a tropical delight that brings the flavors of the coast right to your table. This recipe features succulent cod fillets draped in a creamy coconut and lemon sauce, creating a perfect harmony of taste and texture. Quick to prepare, this dish is ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. Serve it over rice or with fresh vegetables for a satisfying meal that will impress your family and friends.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp agar-agar powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper; place them in the prepared dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, minced garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, and agar-agar powder. Stir until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Pour the sauce evenly over the cod fillets.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with rice or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg