Delightful Baked Cod in Creamy Coconut Lemon Sauce
This dish features tender cod fillets baked in a rich and creamy coconut lemon sauce, offering a delightful blend of flavors. It's a perfect main course for seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 4 fillets cod
- to taste sea salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 lemon zest
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon honey or pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- as needed lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Rinse each cod fillet under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season both sides of the fillets with sea salt and black pepper.
- Arrange the seasoned fillets in a lightly greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, grated ginger, honey or maple syrup, and soy sauce. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the cod fillets, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cod flakes easily.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges and optional sides like jasmine rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.