Description
Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce is a delectable dish that marries simplicity with gourmet flair. Picture tender, flaky cod fillets seared to perfection and drizzled with a luxurious garlic cream sauce that elevates the entire dining experience. This recipe is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, delivering rich flavors without the fuss. In just 35 minutes, you can create this impressive meal that’s sure to impress family and friends alike. With easy-to-find ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be enjoying this amazing seafood delight in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry; season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear cod for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in broth; simmer while scraping browned bits from the skillet.
- Lower heat; stir in heavy cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return cod to skillet; spoon sauce over fish for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg