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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Quick Tropical Escape

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick, gluten-free meal that transforms cod into a tropical sensation with creamy coconut and zesty lemon.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh, firm fillets for best texture
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Freshly cracked
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest

Equipment

  • skillet
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Gather all ingredients.
  2. Season cod fillets with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil, then sauté chopped onion until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking until aromatic.
  5. Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Place seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cod flakes easily.
  8. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat gently.

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