Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a vibrant dish that brings the taste of tropical paradise right to your dinner table. Moist cod fillets are enveloped in a luscious coconut and lemon sauce that offers a perfect balance of creaminess and zest. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks while still impressing guests with its beautiful presentation and incredible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp agar-agar powder
- 1/2 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish and season generously with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil on top.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, vegetable broth, crushed garlic, lemon juice, and agar-agar powder. Stir continuously until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in lemon zest for added freshness.
- Pour the sauce over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well-covered.
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg