Ingredients
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Gather these ingredients, and let’s get cooking! As always, feel free to make substitutions as needed—cooking is all about making it your own.
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 1 can (13.5 ounces) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon butter
If you’re out of cod, feel free to substitute with another white fish like haddock or halibut. No fresh cilantro on hand? No worries, parsley works well too.
Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these simple steps, and you’ll have a delicious meal ready in no time.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the minced garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and season with salt, pepper, and paprika. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Place the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and pour the coconut milk mixture over the top, ensuring each fillet is fully covered.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving, if desired.
Remember, the secret to this dish is in the sauce. Give it a taste before baking the fish, and adjust the seasoning to your liking. After all, it’s your dinner table, your rules!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Keywords: Creamy Coconut Lemon Baked Cod Recipe, recipe, cooking, food