Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Quick Tropical Feast

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a healthy, quick dish that combines creamy coconut milk with fresh lemon juice for a delightful tropical flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Sauce

1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred
1/4 cup Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Fillets Choose thick, white fillets
1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
1/2 teaspoon Pepper

Aromatics

1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with another oil
1 medium Onion Yellow or white preferred
2 cloves Garlic Minced
1 teaspoon Ginger Freshly grated

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
baking dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil, add diced onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring to bring to a simmer (3–4 minutes).
Place the seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Remove from oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding vibrant veggies like bell peppers to the sauce.

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