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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights

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This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce offers a tropical escape with creamy coconut milk and zesty lemon, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 thick white cod fillets
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, sautéed until translucent
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
  • 1 can full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Generously sprinkle salt and pepper onto the cod fillets.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant.
  4. Mix in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest, and let it simmer.
  5. Place the seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish, and pour the sauce over the top.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Tropical

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Fat: 20
  • Saturated Fat: 15
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 10
  • Fiber: 2
  • Protein: 30
  • Cholesterol: 70