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Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Tropical Dinner Delight

Enjoy a quick escape with Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, a perfect weeknight dinner that balances indulgence and healthy eating.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh and thick fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Kosher or sea salt recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Used for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Freshly grated

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Microplane

Method
 

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 28gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure the sauce simmers gently to maintain a silky texture. Taste before serving to adjust seasoning.

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