Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod

Name: Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp avocado oil; 1 pound cod; 1 (14-oz) can full-fat coconut milk; 5 cloves garlic; Zest of 1 lemon; 1 Tbsp lemon juice; 1 cup fresh basil or spinach; ½ tsp sea salt; ¼ tsp black pepper; 3 stalks green onion

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
278 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American

Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod

Tyler Espinosa

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Quick and easy Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod comes together in a flash for nutritious weeknight eating! Serve it up with your choice of brown rice or cauliflower rice and steamed or roasted veggies for a complete meal!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Tbsp avocado oil
1 pound cod cut into 4 fillets
1 (14-oz) can full-fat coconut milk light or full-fat both work
5 cloves garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp lemon juice
1 cup fresh basil or spinach
½ tsp sea salt to taste
¼ tsp black pepper
3 stalks green onion chopped

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Instructions

Remove the cod fillets from its packaging and pat the fish dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle both sides with sea salt.
Add the avocado oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat to medium-high heat. Carefully place the cod filets on the hot skillet flesh-side down (if your cod doesn’t have skin, no worries...either side will work).
Cook 3 minutes, until the cod is slightly golden brown. Carefully flip using a spatula (the cod is very tender and will likely break if you aren’t gentle) and cook another 3 minutes. There is no need to cook the fish all the way through just yet. Transfer the seared cod to a plate and set aside.
Place the skillet back on the heat and add a little more avocado oil. Leave the stove top setting at medium-high heat. Transfer the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, or until very fragrant. Transfer the seared cod to the skillet with the sauce and use a spoon to spoon the sauce over the white fish.
Add the coconut milk, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the skillet and stir well. Bring the sauce to a full boil, then reduce the heat to cook the sauce at a gentle boil for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Note: if you have more time, cook the sauce for 15-20 minutes for even more flavorful sauce.
Continue cooking until the cod flakes easily when poked with a fork. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of the cod fillet. Cod is cooked through once it reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F. Insert an instant-read thermometer into the center of the fish to check its internal temp.
Stir in the fresh basil and the green onions right before serving. Taste the sauce for flavor and add sea salt and black pepper to your personal taste.
Serve with choice of side dishes such as rice, cauliflower rice, or roasted vegetables, and enjoy!
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.