Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Tropical Escape

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce offers a vibrant, tropical flavor experience that's quick and impressive.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 pieces Cod Fillets look for firm, glossy pieces
1 teaspoon Salt season generously
1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked is best

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon Olive Oil extra virgin for richer flavor
1 medium Onion chopped
3 cloves Garlic minced
1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
1 can Coconut Milk full-fat preferred
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest for enhanced flavor

Equipment

skillet
Baking Dish
Oven

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper generously on both sides.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté chopped onion for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Place seasoned cod into the baking dish and pour the coconut lemon sauce over the fish.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving; enjoy with steamed jasmine rice or quinoa salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Always use fresh cod fillets for the best taste. The dish pairs beautifully with jasmine rice or a quinoa salad.

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