Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful seafood dish that balances comfort and lightness, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. This recipe features tender cod fillets enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce with zesty lemon undertones. With quick preparation and a burst of flavor, it’s an impressive yet easy meal that your family and friends will love. Serve it with rice or vegetables for a wholesome dinner that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams cod fillets
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 300 milliliters coconut milk
- Juice and zest of 1 large organic lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) for even baking.
- In a baking dish, heat olive oil over medium heat; sauté sliced onions, ginger, and garlic until translucent.
- Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest; stir until combined into a creamy sauce.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper and place them atop the sauce.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot with additional lemon wedges or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg