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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Tropical Escape

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delicious and healthy meal that's quick and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets Cod thick, white fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper freshly cracked
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil for sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk full-fat
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh-squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté onions until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, stir until fragrant.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest, bringing to a simmer.
  6. Transfer cod to a baking dish, pour sauce over the fish.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cod is flaky and opaque.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftover in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Reheat gently to maintain texture.

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