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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream for a Tropical Delight

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream offers bright, tangy flavors and creamy texture, perfect for a quick weeknight or impressive dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod or substitute with haddock or tilapia
  • 1 tsp Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground, to taste
For the Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger grated, or use ground ginger
  • 2 cloves Garlic crushed, optional
  • 1.25 cups Coconut Milk or light coconut milk
  • 1 large Lemon juice and zest

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
  2. Season the cod fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
  3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  4. Add grated ginger and crushed garlic, cooking for an additional minute.
  5. Pour coconut milk into the skillet and simmer for about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Add the juice and zest of one lemon, stirring to combine.
  7. Lay the seasoned cod in a greased baking dish and pour the sauce over the fillets.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
  9. Remove from the oven, let rest, and serve with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish may be served with steamed rice, roasted asparagus, or a light salad.

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