Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Easy Weeknights

Enjoy Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights, a quick gluten-free recipe bursting with tropical flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Tropical

Calories: 380

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Choose thick, glossy fillets for the best tenderness and flavor.
1 teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing the natural flavors.
1 teaspoon Pepper Adds a subtle hint of heat.

For the Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Used for sautéing.
1 medium Onion Sautéed until translucent.
3 cloves Garlic Minced for even distribution.
1 tablespoon Ginger Freshly grated for flavor.
1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat is preferred for richness.
3 tablespoons Lemon Juice Provides acidity and brightness.
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Enhances the lemon flavor.

Equipment

Oven
Medium Skillet
Baking dish

Method

Steps

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat, add diced onion, cook until translucent.
Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for an additional minute.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest, simmer for 5 minutes.
Grease a baking dish with olive oil, arrange the cod fillets, and pour the sauce over them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until cod flakes easily.
Let it rest for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Choose fresh cod for best results. Adjust garlic and ginger levels to preference.

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