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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Tropical Dinner Delight

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a vibrant, tropical dinner option that's healthy and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 pieces Cod Fillets Fresh, thick fillets
  • to taste Salt Adjust to your preference
  • to taste Pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For sautéing
  • 1 medium Onion Diced and sautéed until translucent
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ginger Grated
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Measuring spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Sprinkle salt and pepper over your cod fillets.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet, add onion, and sauté until translucent.
  4. Mix in garlic and ginger, cooking until aromatic.
  5. Stir in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Place seasoned cod in a greased baking dish and pour sauce over it.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg

Notes

This dish is naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free. Feel free to experiment by adding vegetables like spinach or swapping cod for another firm white fish.

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