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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

A simple and tasty dinner featuring cod baked in a creamy coconut lemon sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Healthy, Seafood
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 4 fillets Cod (thick, white cod fillets)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Divided, for seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper Divided, for seasoning
  • 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

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
  1. Pour in the can of coconut milk and stir to combine with the onion, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Add 3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of lemon zest. Taste and add remaining salt and pepper if needed.
  3. Let the sauce simmer on low for 3–4 minutes to slightly thicken.
  4. Place the cod fillets in your oven-safe baking dish. Spoon some sauce into the dish, then pour the rest evenly over the cod.
  5. Bake uncovered for 12–15 minutes, or until the cod flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of about 145°F (63°C).
  6. Remove from oven, spoon sauce over fillets, and serve warm.

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and stays fresh for days in the fridge. Serve with veggies or cauliflower rice for a diabetic-friendly version.