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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

An incredibly easy and creamy cod recipe that feels fancy but is ready in 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 300 kcal

Equipment

  • oven-safe skillet
  • paper towels

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Cod Fillets about 4 thick fillets
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
  • Salt & Freshly Ground Black Pepper
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 large Lemon for both zest and juice
  • 1 big handful Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod fillets and sear for 2-3 minutes without touching.
  • Flip the cod, add garlic, and stir for about a minute. Pour in the coconut milk and lemon zest, stirring to combine.
  • Turn off the burner, spoon sauce over the cod, and transfer the pan to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
  • Remove from the oven, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the fish, sprinkle with parsley, and serve.

Notes

If you don't have cod, halibut or haddock work great too. Use full-fat coconut milk for creaminess. Patting the fish dry is key for a golden exterior.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Baked Cod, Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, Cod Recipe, Quick Dinner, Seafood
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