Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Easy Weeknight Bliss

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a vibrant and soothing dish perfect for busy weeknights, offering a delightful escape from mundane meals.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Tropical

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Thick, firm fillets are ideal; fresh is best, but frozen works too.
1 teaspoon Salt Enhances natural flavors.
1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground for depth.

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing the onion.
1 medium Onion Sauté until translucent.
3 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves, minced.
1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
1 cup Coconut Milk Full-fat recommended.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Enhances citrus flavor.

Equipment

Skillet
Baking dish
Oven

Method

Steps

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and prepare a lightly greased baking dish.
Season each cod fillet with salt and freshly cracked pepper.
In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté onion until translucent, then add garlic and ginger.
Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, and let the mixture simmer for 5 minutes.
Place seasoned cod in the greased dish, pour the sauce over, ensuring good coverage.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily.
Let it sit before serving, optionally drizzle extra sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh cod when possible and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve with jasmine rice or sautéed green beans for a complete meal.

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