Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring tender cod fillets in a rich coconut lemon cream sauce, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets
- 1 cup coconut cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 shallots, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A splash of soy sauce or fish sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by chopping garlic and shallots finely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and sauté until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Place cod fillets in the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Reduce heat and pour in coconut cream and lemon juice, stirring gently. Allow to simmer for a couple of minutes.
- Stir in chopped cilantro and soy sauce or fish sauce if desired.
- Plate the cod and drizzle the sauce over the top, serving with rice or salad.
Notes
For a lighter option, use light coconut milk instead of cream. Feel free to substitute cod with halibut or tilapia.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cod, coconut cream, lemon sauce, family dinner, southern cooking