Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: Tropical Comfort Awaits

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a healthy, gluten-free dish that transports you to a tropical paradise with creamy coconut and zesty lemon flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod 1-1.5 inches thick
to taste Salt Adjust to your taste
to taste Pepper Preferably freshly ground

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil
1 medium Onion Chopped; yellow or white preferred
3 cloves Garlic Minced
1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated preferred
1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat for richest flavor
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Fresh preferred

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Baking Dish

Method

Baking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; simmer for 5 minutes.
Spread seasoned cod in a baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Let it rest for a few minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro or parsley and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is perfect for busy weeknights and is a crowd-pleaser, suitable for family dinners or entertaining guests.

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