Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Tropical Bliss

Experience a tropical escape with Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, a quick and healthy dinner that delights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Fresh, thick, white cod fillets (1-1.5 inches thick)
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Sauce

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

Equipment

oven
skillet
baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the chopped onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir for an additional minute.
Pour in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Transfer the seasoned cod to a baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes after baking.
Serve alongside steamed jasmine rice or sautéed green beans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh cod only for the best flavors. Check for doneness around the 20-minute mark and adjust the seasoning of the sauce before serving.

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