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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Tropical Escape

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick weeknight dinner that offers a tropical escape with minimal ingredients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado/coconut oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat or light
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest fresh

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet; add onion and sauté until translucent.
  4. Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
  5. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Place seasoned cod in a baking dish and pour sauce over it.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with jasmine rice or sautéed vegetables for a complete meal.

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