Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Easy Weeknight Dinners
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick and delightful dish perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Cook over medium heat until warm.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut sauce over the top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the lemon juice according to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Sauce, Easy Dinner, Weeknight Recipe