Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod
Quick and easy Creamy Lemon Garlic Cod comes together in a flash for nutritious weeknight eating!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 278kcal
Author: Julia
- 1 Tbsp avocado oil
- 1 pound cod cut into 4 fillets
- 1 can coconut milk light or full-fat both work
- 5 cloves garlic
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 cup fresh basil or spinach
- ½ tsp sea salt to taste
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 3 stalks green onion chopped
Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides with sea salt. Put the fillets on a plate until you’re ready to cook.
Add the avocado oil to a large non-stick skillet and heat to medium-high. Carefully place the cod 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
Add the remaining ingredients to the skillet and gently stir them around. Cover the skillet and bring to a full but gentle boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is very fragrant and the cod flakes easily when poked with a fork, about 10 to 15 minutes. Note: if you have the time, you can simmer the cod over medium-low heat for 20 to 25 minutes for an even more flavorful sauce.
Serve with your choice of side dishes and enjoy!
Serving: 1of 4 | Calories: 278kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g