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Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Tender cod in a creamy coconut-lemon sauce with garlic, ginger, and warm spices.

Serves

5

Time

40 min

Baked Cod in Coconut Lemon Cream Sauce

Tender baked cod in a creamy coconut lemon sauce with garlic, ginger, and warm spices. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and perfect for a family dinner.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 2

    Place cod in a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper.

  3. 3

    In a large skillet over medium heat, add butter and olive oil.

  4. 4

    Add onion, garlic, ginger, paprika, oregano, and salt all at once. Sauté until onions soften and the mix is fragrant.

  5. 5

    Pour in coconut milk and lemon juice. Simmer gently 5–7 min.

  6. 6

    Stir in the lemon zest.

  7. 7

    Pour the warm sauce evenly over the cod.

  8. 8

    Bake 20–25 min, until cod flakes easily with a fork.

  9. 9

    Sprinkle with fresh parsley. Add an extra squeeze of lemon if you like.

Toti’s Tips

  • Full-fat coconut milk gives the best creamy texture.
  • Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

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