Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for a Quick Tropical Treat

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful dish that transports you to a tropical getaway with its creamy richness and bright lemon flavor.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Resting Time 5

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Comfort Food, Healthy, Tropical

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod thick, white, firm fillets
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper freshly cracked preferred

For the Sauce

1 tablespoon Olive Oil or avocado oil
1 medium Onion diced, yellow onions preferred
2 cloves Garlic minced; garlic powder as alternative
1 tablespoon Ginger freshly grated
1 can Coconut Milk full-fat preferred
2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
1 teaspoon Lemon Zest lime zest can be used

Equipment

Oven
skillet
Baking dish
measuring cups
Measuring Spoons
Knife
Cutting board

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Gather ingredients.
Season cod fillets generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a skillet, heat olive oil, add onion, and sauté until translucent, about 3–5 minutes.
Add minced garlic and ginger to the onions; stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Place cod fillets in a baking dish, and pour the sauce over them.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This dish is gluten-free and low-carb, perfect for health-conscious diners. Adjust seasoning as preferred.

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