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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe


  • Author: Chef Ethan Sam
  • Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

– 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
– 1 can (13.5 ounces) coconut milk
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
– 1 tablespoon lemon zest
– 2 tablespoons lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon soy sauce
– 1 teaspoon salt
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
– Lemon wedges (for serving)


Instructions

Creating Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
3. Arrange Cod Fillets: Place the cod fillets in the baking dish, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
4. Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5. Add Coconut Milk: Pour the coconut milk into the saucepan, stirring to combine with garlic and ginger.
6. Season Sauce: Add lemon zest, lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper to the coconut milk mixture. Stir well to incorporate.
7. Simmer Sauce: Allow the sauce to simmer on low heat for about 5 minutes to thicken slightly.
8. Pour Sauce Over Cod: Carefully pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the cod fillets in the baking dish.
9. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
10. Garnish: Remove from the oven and sprinkle chopped cilantro on top for added flavor and color.

These steps will guide you in creating this incredible dish effortlessly. Enjoy the wonderful aroma that fills your kitchen as it bakes!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Protein: 25g