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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce for Busy Weeknights Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Baking

Description

This Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce is a quick and flavorful recipe perfect for busy weeknights. The cod fillets are seasoned and baked to perfection, then topped with a creamy coconut lemon sauce that adds a burst of citrusy flavor to every bite.


Ingredients

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  • 4 fillets Cod thick, white cod fillets
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
  2. Season Cod: Generously sprinkle salt and pepper onto the cod fillets.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: In a skillet, heat olive oil, and sauté the onion until translucent. Then add garlic and ginger, stirring until fragrant.
  4. Make Sauce: Mix in the coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest, and let it simmer.
  5. Bake Cod: Place the seasoned cod fillets in a baking dish, pour the sauce over the top, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.

Notes

  • Garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley for added freshness.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.