Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Quick Healthy Dinners

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a delightful and healthy choice for dinner, combining tender cod with a creamy, tangy sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 25

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Healthy, Seafood

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Fillets Choose fresh or frozen.
to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For the Sauce

2 tablespoons Olive Oil Use extra virgin for better flavor.
1 Onion Finely chopped.
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated; ground ginger can be substituted.
2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used in a pinch.
13.5 oz Coconut Milk Unsweetened.
1 Organic Lemon Juice and zest.

Serving Suggestions

to taste Steamed Vegetables Such as broccoli or asparagus.
to taste Rice or Quinoa To serve under baked cod.

Equipment

oven
medium skillet
baking dish

Method

Cooking Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).
Season the cod fillets with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Heat olive oil in a skillet, add onion, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
Stir in ginger and garlic, cook for an additional minute.
Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest; simmer for 5 minutes.
Lay cod fillets in a baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over them.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until cod flakes easily with a fork.
Let sit for a couple of minutes before serving with additional sauce over the cod.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh cod for best flavor. Customize sauce thickness by simmering longer. Consider adding bell peppers or spinach.

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