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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce: A Tropical Delight

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce features bright, zesty flavors for a tropical dinner experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 6-ounce cod fillets skinless for presentation
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil to keep fillets moist
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup coconut milk

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease the baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil and sauté the grated ginger for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add coconut milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt to the skillet, stir to combine, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  4. For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry, add to the sauce, and stir until thickened, about 2 minutes.
  5. Place cod fillets in the greased baking dish, pour the sauce over them, ensuring they're well-coated.
  6. Bake for 25 minutes until the cod is flaky and opaque.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Can be frozen for 2 months.

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