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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream: Tropical Comfort in Minutes

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream is a quick, gluten-free, high-protein meal with a creamy coconut sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 fillets Cod Thick, white fillets
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil For sautéing
  • To taste Salt
  • To taste Pepper
Cream Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Fresh, grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest For flavor

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Season the cod fillets generously with salt and pepper.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil, sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; bring to a gentle simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  6. Transfer seasoned cod into a baking dish and pour sauce over the cod.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
  8. Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Serve with steamed rice or green vegetables for a complete meal.

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