Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Tropical Twist

A delightful recipe featuring Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce that transforms dinner with tropical flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Thick, white fillets
1 teaspoon Salt Sea salt
1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin
1 medium Onion Chopped
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tablespoons Ginger Grated
1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred
3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

baking dish
skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Season the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, then sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring well and simmering for 5 minutes.
Place seasoned cod fillets in the greased baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cod flakes easily with a fork.
Let it rest for a few minutes before serving with jasmine rice or a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a variation, consider adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers to the sauce.

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