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Tasty Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

A delicious and creamy baked cod dish featuring a rich coconut lemon sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cod
  • 4 fillets cod fillets fresh or thawed
Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat for creaminess
  • 1 lemon zest and juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine coconut milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
  2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the coconut mixture and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Prepare the Cod
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the coconut lemon cream sauce over the top.
Bake the Cod
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the cod is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork.
  2. Remove from oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Serve
  1. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

This dish pairs well with jasmine rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

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