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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

A comforting dish that combines the lightness of fish with creamy, tropical flavors of coconut and lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 fillets cod about 6 oz each
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric optional
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, ground cumin, turmeric, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Evenly pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the seasoned cod fillets in your baking dish.
  5. Place the baking dish in your preheated oven and bake for about 18–20 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  6. Remove the cod from the oven and let it rest for a couple of minutes. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

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