Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Easy Tropical Bliss

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce combines creamy coconut milk with fresh lemon for a quick, gluten-free, and delicious dish.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod A thick, white variety is best.
1 teaspoon Salt Use sparingly.
to taste Pepper Season to taste.

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with coconut oil.
1 medium Onion Chopped.
2 cloves Garlic Minced.
1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest From unwaxed lemons.

Equipment

oven
skillet
baking dish
Measuring Cups
Measuring Spoons

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Season the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil and sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for 1-2 minutes until aromatic.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest, simmer for 2 minutes until slightly thickened.
Place seasoned cod in a greased baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily and is opaque.
Let the dish rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed jasmine rice or crispy quinoa salad for a complete meal experience.

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