Description
This Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod recipe features tender cod fillets cooked in a flavorful lemon garlic coconut milk sauce, finished with fresh basil and green onions. A delightful and creamy seafood dish that is easy to make and perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Cod Fillets:
- 1 pound cod, cut into 4 fillets
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Lemon Garlic Coconut Milk Sauce:
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14-oz) can full-fat coconut milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh basil or spinach
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3 stalks green onion, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets dry and season with sea salt.
- Sear the Cod: Cook the cod in avocado oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add coconut milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer for 12-15 minutes.
- Finish the Dish: Add basil and green onions, adjust seasoning, and serve with your choice of sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
