Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe
Delight your taste buds with this Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce recipe. Tender cod fillets are seasoned to perfection and baked in a luscious coconut and lemon-infused cream sauce, creating a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the cod:
- 21 oz / 600 grams of cod fillets
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
For the cream sauce:
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 1.2 cups / 300 milliliters of coconut milk
- 1 large organic lemon (juice and zest)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the Oven – Start by preheating your oven to 180°C (350°F). This ensures that the oven is ready for baking the cod once the sauce is prepared.
- Step 2: Season the Cod – Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper to taste. Make sure each fillet is evenly coated with the seasoning to enhance the flavor of the fish.
- Step 3: Prepare the Coconut-Lemon Cream Sauce – In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent, then add ginger and garlic. Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer gently.
- Step 4: Assemble and Bake the Dish – Place seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish. Pour the coconut-lemon cream sauce over the fillets. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cod is cooked through.
- Step 5: Serve and Enjoy – Serve the baked cod with the sauce drizzled over the top. Pair with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Lemon Sauce, Seafood Recipe
