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A serving of coconut lemon cream cod on a plate with fresh herbs

Zesty Coconut Lemon Cream Cod with Ginger

This Zesty Coconut Lemon Cream Cod with Ginger recipe features tender cod fillets cooked in a rich, aromatic coconut-lemon sauce with a hint of ginger.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Large, deep skillet or Dutch oven
  • Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs Cod Fillets
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) Full-Fat Coconut Milk
  • 2 Fresh Lemons for zest and juice
  • 3-4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1-inch Ginger grated
  • 1-2 Shallots finely diced
  • 1-2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Coconut Oil
  • 1/4 cup White Wine or Vegetable Broth
  • Fresh Cilantro or Parsley For garnish
  • Salt To taste
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper To taste
  • Red Pepper Flakes A pinch (optional)

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Gently pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels, then season both sides generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Heat olive oil or coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes, then add minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in white wine or vegetable broth, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer and reduce by about half, which takes 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in full-fat coconut milk, fresh lemon zest, and red pepper flakes (if desired). Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 5-7 minutes to meld flavors and slightly thicken the sauce.
  • Nestle the seasoned cod fillets into the simmering sauce, ensuring they are mostly submerged. Cover the skillet and cook on low heat for 8-12 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  • Squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Taste the sauce and adjust seasonings as needed with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice. Ladle the cod and sauce onto plates and garnish with fresh cilantro or parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can marinate the cod in a little lemon juice and garlic for 15 minutes before cooking. Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level. Serve this dish with rice or a side of steamed vegetables for a complete meal.