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Baked Cod In Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Delicious Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce Tonight

A flavorful recipe for Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, quick and delightful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod or substitute with haddock or halibut
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil can substitute with melted butter for richer flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to personal preference
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper adjust to personal preference
For the Coconut Lemon Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut milk full-fat is best for richness
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice preferably fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest zest before juicing for maximum oil
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced or can substitute with shallots
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger optional, peeled and grated
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch mixed with water for slurry, optional
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley or cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over cod.
  3. In a saucepan, heat olive oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the saucepan and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and stir it into the simmering sauce until it thickens.
  6. Pour the sauce over the cod fillets in the baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until cod flakes easily.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley or cilantro and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in the oven.

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