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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Tropical Night In

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick, tropical dish that combines coconut and lemon for a delightful family dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy, Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat preferred
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice fresh juice enhances flavor
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger grated
For the Cod
  • 4 filets Cod Fillets thick fillets preferred
  • to taste Salt for seasoning
  • to taste Pepper freshly ground

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Generously season the cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring to combine, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Place seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut-lemon sauce over the top.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a complete meal, serve with steamed jasmine rice or a crispy quinoa salad.

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