Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Tropical Escape

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful and quick dish that brings tropical flavors to your dinner table.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Cod Firm, thick white fish fillets
1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
1/2 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground

For the Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing the onion
1 medium Onion Diced
2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest For enhanced flavor

Equipment

Oven
skillet
Baking Dish
Measuring cups
Measuring spoons

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and greas a baking dish with olive oil.
Season each cod fillet with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet, stirring for 1-2 minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, stirring well, then simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Transfer cod fillets to the baking dish and pour the coconut lemon sauce over them.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, checking for doneness.
Let rest for a couple of minutes before serving with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat.

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