Description
Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights is a vibrant, tropical dish that combines the rich creaminess of coconut milk with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for those hectic evenings when you want to serve up something delicious and nutritious without spending a lot of time in the kitchen. With only 10 minutes of prep, this meal bursts with flavor and is sure to please everyone at your table. Serve it over rice, quinoa, or alongside steamed vegetables for a well-rounded dinner that feels special yet is simple enough for any weeknight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 thick cod fillets
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional minute.
- Stir in coconut milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them evenly.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg