Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
Delicious Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a flavorful experience.
Equipment
- oven
- Oven-Safe Skillet
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Cod Fillets about 4 thick fillets
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
- Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 4 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
- 1 large Lemon for both zest and juice
- Fresh Parsley a big handful, chopped
Instructions
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels.
- Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes until a crust forms.
- Flip the cod and turn the heat to medium. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in the coconut milk and add lemon zest. Stir and let it come to a gentle bubble.
- Turn off the burner, spoon sauce over the fish, and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish, and sprinkle chopped parsley on top.
Notes
If you don't have cod, halibut or haddock work as substitutes. Use full-fat coconut milk for a creamier sauce. Make sure the fish is patted dry for a crispy texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 36gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgSugar: 1gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 2mg
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