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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Tropical Escape

Enjoy Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a quick, healthy dinner that's a tropical escape on your plate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Look for thick, firm fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Salt To taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper To taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent (4-5 minutes).
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the onion, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and let simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Place seasoned cod in a baking dish and pour the sauce over the fish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pair with jasmine rice or quinoa salad for a complete meal.

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