Description
Tender baked cod fillets simmer in a creamy coconut lemon sauce with garlic, ginger, and onion for a fresh and comforting seafood dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 21 oz cod fillets
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1.2 cups coconut milk
- Juice of 1 large lemon
- Zest of 1 large lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until translucent.
- Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
- Place the cod fillets in a baking dish.
- Pour the coconut lemon sauce over the fish.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm with rice or vegetables.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Do not overcook the cod or it may dry out.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy finish.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 24
- Cholesterol: 55