Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Tropical Escape

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick, healthy, and gluten-free dish that transports you to a tropical paradise.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 2

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod thick fillets recommended; tilapia or haddock can be substituted.
1 tsp Salt adjust to fit dietary preferences.
1 tsp Pepper fresh ground for the best flavor.

For the Sauce

2 tbsp Olive Oil or any neutral oil if preferred.
1 medium Onion finely chopped.
3 cloves Garlic minced.
1 tbsp Ginger fresh grated recommended.
1 can Coconut Milk full-fat preferred.
2 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed.
1 tsp Lemon Zest use a microplane for fine zesting.

Equipment

Oven
Skillet
Baking Dish

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Season both sides of the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onions until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring continuously until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Pour in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir and let simmer for about 5 minutes.
Arrange seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon sauce over them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Let the dish rest for a couple of minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and can be made with other types of fish or tofu.

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