Description
A quick and flavorful baked cod dish in a creamy coconut lemon sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fillets Cod (thick, white cod fillets)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (for sautéing)
- 1 medium Onion (sauté until translucent)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 can Coconut Milk (full-fat preferred)
- 3 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients and bring cod fillets to room temperature. Chop the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Add the Coconut Milk and Lemon: Pour in coconut milk, stir in lemon juice and zest, season with salt and pepper, and simmer for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Bake the Cod: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place cod in a baking dish, pour the sauce over it, and cover with foil. Bake for 15-20 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately with sauce over the top, pairing well with rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
Serve with rice, vegetables, salad, or bread. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge or frozen for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: baked cod, coconut sauce, lemon sauce, quick dinner, healthy recipe