Luscious Coconut Lemon Cream Cod
This luscious cod dish combines flaky fish with a rich, aromatic coconut lemon cream sauce. Infused with ginger, garlic, and a hint of red pepper, it's a vibrant and healthy meal that comes together quickly.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Paper Towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Cod Fillets thick-cut, skinless
- 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
- 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes adjust to preference
- 1 can Full-Fat Coconut Milk 13.5 oz
- 1 Lemon large (zest and juice)
- 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Salt and Black Pepper To taste
- Turmeric Optional: A pinch of turmeric
Instructions
Preparation
- Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season them generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Cooking
- Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear the cod for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through; remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes to the same skillet, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in coconut milk, lemon zest, and half the lemon juice (add turmeric if desired), then simmer for 3-5 minutes to reduce and thicken, scraping up browned bits.
- Return the seared cod to the skillet, nestle it into the sauce, spoon sauce over the fish, and cook for another 3-5 minutes until the cod flakes easily.
Serving
- Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed, then garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro just before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can marinate the cod for 15-20 minutes in a little lemon juice and salt before searing. Be careful not to overcook the cod; it cooks quickly and can become dry if overdone. Serve this dish with a side of steamed rice or quinoa to soak up the delicious sauce.