Description
Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful seafood dish that perfectly balances comfort and lightness, making it ideal for any occasion. This recipe features tender cod fillets enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic ginger. It’s not only simple to prepare but also delivers a burst of flavor in under 35 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. Serve it alongside your favorite grains or vegetables for a wholesome meal that will impress your family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams of cod fillets
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- 300 milliliters of coconut milk
- Juice and zest from 1 large organic lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a frying pan over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté sliced onions until translucent. Stir in grated ginger and crushed garlic until fragrant.
- In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk with lemon juice and zest. Add the sautéed onion mixture, then season with salt and pepper.
- Arrange cod fillets in a baking dish, pour the sauce over them, and bake for about 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve hot, drizzling with extra sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150 grams of baked cod with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg