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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Tropical Delight

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a gluten-free, high-protein dish that transforms weeknight dinners into delightful escapes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod thick and glossy
  • 1 pinch Salt to taste
  • 1 pinch Pepper freshly cracked, to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat or light
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Lightly season cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Warm olive oil in a skillet and sauté chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and sauté until fragrant.
  5. Combine coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest in the skillet, simmer gently.
  6. Place seasoned cod in a baking dish and pour sauce over the fillets.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until flaky.
  8. Serve with sauce spooned over the fish, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently when ready to serve.

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