Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce 

Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a light yet indulgent dish that pairs flaky, tender cod with a luscious coconut cream sauce infused with bright lemon flavors. This recipe offers a delightful balance of creamy richness and zesty freshness, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or special occasion. It’s easy to prepare and delivers restaurant-quality flavor at home.

Ingredients:

• 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  
  

• Salt and pepper, to taste
  
  

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
  
  

• 1 cup coconut milk (full-fat for creaminess)
  
  

• 1/2 cup heavy cream
  
  

• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  
  

• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  
  

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
  

• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  
  

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
   
   

2. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper. Place them in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
   
   

3. In a medium saucepan, combine coconut milk, heavy cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and minced garlic. Heat over medium heat until the sauce simmers gently, stirring occasionally.
   
   

4. Pour the coconut lemon cream sauce evenly over the cod fillets.
   
   

5. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
   
   

6. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
   
   

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx., serves 4):

• Calories: 320 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: 20 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 15 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 70 mg
  
  

• Sodium: 150 mg
  
  

• Total Carbohydrates: 4 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: 0 g
  
  

• Sugars: 1 g
  
  

• Protein: 30 g