Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream - A Tropical Dinner Delight

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon features a creamy, zesty sauce, offering a tropical dinner experience in under 30 minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Thick, white fillets, can swap with tilapia or haddock.
1 teaspoon Salt Key seasoning for flavor enhancement.
1 teaspoon Pepper Adds depth to flavor profile.

For the Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing onion.
1 medium Onion Sauté until translucent.
2 cloves Garlic Minced for aromatic flavor.
1 tablespoon Ginger Grated to add warmth.
1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat preferred for richness.
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed for acidity.
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Intense lemon flavor.

Equipment

Baking dish
Skillet
stirring utensils

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Gather ingredients and equipment.
Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides, set aside.
In a skillet, heat olive oil. Sauté onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cook for an additional minute.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer on low for 5-7 minutes.
Place the seasoned cod in a baking dish, pour the sauce over.
Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until cod flakes easily.
Let rest for a few minutes before serving with rice or salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Can prepare sauce up to 3 days in advance. Check cod for doneness around the 20-minute mark to prevent drying out.

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