Description
Looking for a light yet comforting seafood dish? Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is the perfect solution! This delightful recipe combines the creaminess of coconut milk with the zesty brightness of lemon, creating a flavor profile that will leave your guests impressed. Ideal for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this dish can be prepared in just 35 minutes. Serve it alongside rice or vegetables for a complete meal, and enjoy the vibrant presentation that will make any table shine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams cod fillets
- Salt and black pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 300 milliliters coconut milk
- Juice and zest of 1 large organic lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
- In a mixing bowl, combine lemon juice and zest; set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté onion, ginger, and garlic until onions are translucent.
- Add coconut milk to the pan and stir in the lemon mixture. Season with salt and pepper; simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish, pour sauce over them, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg