Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce Recipe
A delicious and healthy Baked Cod recipe featuring cod fillets baked in a creamy coconut lemon sauce, combining fresh citrus flavors with fragrant ginger and garlic. Perfect for a light, nutritious meal served alongside rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Fusion (with tropical coconut and lemon flavors)
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cod
- 21 oz / 600 grams cod fillets
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
For the Coconut-Lemon Cream Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 ¼ cups (300 ml) coconut milk
- Juice and zest of 1 large organic lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) to prepare for baking the cod.
- Season the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper to enhance flavor.
- Prepare the Sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in the grated fresh ginger and crushed garlic cloves and cook for an additional minute until fragrant. Pour in the coconut milk, bring to a simmer, then add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest, stirring well to blend all flavors.
- Assemble and Bake: Place the seasoned cod fillets in a single layer in a baking dish. Pour the prepared coconut-lemon cream sauce evenly over the fish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the baked cod drizzled with the creamy sauce. Pair with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables to complete the meal.
Notes
- Use fresh organic lemon for the best flavor and aroma in the sauce.
- Do not overcook the cod to keep it moist and flaky.
- This recipe pairs well with jasmine or basmati rice and steamed greens like broccoli or asparagus.
- For a spicier twist, add a pinch of red chili flakes to the sauce when sautéing the onions.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 150 grams of cod with sauce)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: Baked Cod, Coconut Lemon Sauce, Healthy Seafood, Easy Fish Recipe, Low Fat Dinner
