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Creamy Coconut Lemon Cod

Tender cod fillets simmered in a creamy coconut milk and fresh lemon sauce for a quick, elegant seafood dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main
Cuisine Modern, Seafood
Servings 4 servings
Calories 280 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Measuring cups

Ingredients
  

Main Dish

  • 4 fillets cod skinless
  • 1 cup coconut milk full-fat
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 tsp paprika

Instructions
 

  • Season cod fillets with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear cod until just cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • Add garlic to the skillet and sauté briefly.
  • Pour in coconut milk, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer gently.
  • Return cod to skillet and spoon sauce over fish.
  • Simmer 2–3 minutes, garnish, and serve.

Notes

Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
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