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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe You’ll Crave

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce recipe combines tropical flavors into a healthy, easy-to-make dish you’ll love.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Healthy, Tropical
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 pieces Cod Fillets Opt for thick, firm fillets for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Do not skip this essential seasoning.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground is preferable.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow or white varieties; dice finely.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Use freshly grated for maximum flavor.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Aim for full-fat for richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Always use freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Fresh zest is critical for a vibrant taste.

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • cutting board

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and add finely diced onion; sauté for about 4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and freshly grated ginger and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Place the seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon sauce over them.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 2 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pair with fluffy basmati rice or garlic roasted asparagus for a complete meal.

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