Description
Discover the joy of cooking with this Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances comfort and lightness. In just 35 minutes, you can create a delightful seafood experience that features flaky cod fillets enveloped in a creamy coconut sauce infused with zesty lemon. This versatile recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant gatherings, making it both impressive and approachable. Enjoy it served over rice or alongside grilled vegetables for a complete meal that will please your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 grams cod fillets
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 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).
- Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper. In a baking dish, heat olive oil over medium heat and sear the fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sliced onion, grated ginger, crushed garlic, coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest. Pour this mixture over the seared cod.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 150g
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg