AIP Friendly Lemon & Coconut Pan-Seared Cod

Bright, citrusy, and rich all at once, this pan-seared cod comes together in a single skillet and serves four with very little fuss. The fillets get a golden crust from a quick sear in coconut oil, then rest while a silky lemon-coconut cream sauce builds in the same pan — meaning maximum flavor and minimal cleanup. Turmeric and ground ginger add warmth and depth without relying on any of the nightshades, grains, or legumes that make so many sauces off-limits during an elimination phase. The sauce itself is genuinely luxurious: sliced garlic blooms in coconut oil, fresh lemon juice lifts all those caramelized bits from the pan, and coconut cream pulls everything into something that tastes far more indulgent than the ingredient list suggests. Fresh parsley stirred in at the end keeps it bright and a little herbaceous. It's the kind of weeknight dinner that feels like a treat, which matters a lot when you're navigating a restrictive protocol and need proof that clean eating can still be genuinely delicious.

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