Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
Looking for a comforting yet light seafood dish? This Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is your ideal solution. With its creamy coconut and zesty lemon flavors, this recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Ready in just 35 minutes, it offers a delightful dining experience that will have everyone asking for seconds. The cod is not only tender and flaky but also pairs beautifully with grains or fresh vegetables, making it versatile enough to suit any palate.
- 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 of cod fillets
- Salt and black pepper
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 300 milliliters of coconut milk
- Juice and zest from 1 large organic lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180C (350F).
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, lemon juice, zest, ginger, garlic, and sliced onion.
- In a skillet over medium heat, saut onions in olive oil until translucent. Add ginger and garlic; cook until fragrant.
- Place seasoned cod in a baking dish and pour the coconut mixture over the top.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg