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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce Made Easy for Weeknights

Enjoy a tropical escape with Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights, ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Thick, firm fillets ensure even cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to your liking.
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked.
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Can substitute with avocado oil.
  • 1 medium Onion Sauté until translucent.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated.
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat for creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Essential for aroma.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

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 and sauté the onion until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir until aromatic.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  6. Place cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
  7. Bake in the oven for 20–25 minutes until the cod is flaky.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh fish and avoid overbaking. Let the dish rest before serving to enhance flavors.

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