Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: Your Quick Gourmet Escape

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick, gluten-free delight that transforms your weeknight dinner into a tropical escape.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets Cod Look for thick, white fillets that are firm and glossy.
Salt Adjust to taste.
Pepper Adjust to taste.

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for richer flavor.
1 medium Onion Diced.
2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced.
1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated.
1 can Coconut Milk Opt for full-fat for creamy texture.
1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Fresh is key for brightness.
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest For enhanced flavor.

Equipment

baking dish
Medium Skillet

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
Season cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a medium skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion until translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for another minute.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir and simmer for 5 minutes.
Pour the sauce over the seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until cod flakes easily with a fork.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, choose fresh cod fillets and avoid overbaking. Let the dish rest a few minutes post-baking.

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