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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Cozy Dinner

This easy Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce transforms dinner into a tropical escape with creamy coconut and zesty lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 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 thick, firm fillets
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado/coconut oil
  • 1 medium Onion yellow or white
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger freshly grated
  • 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the 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 over medium heat and sauté chopped onions for about 5 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in full-fat coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Mix in lemon zest and lemon juice, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  7. Place seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon sauce over them.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
  9. Serve hot, drizzling additional sauce over the cod.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For best results, use full-fat coconut milk and ensure cod fillets are of similar thickness for even cooking.

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