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Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce

Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce for Quick Gourmet Joy

This Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce is a quick and delicious gourmet dish that transforms any weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh is best, can substitute with halibut
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil Or avocado oil for higher heat
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can be used
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional swap with dill or tarragon
For Serving
  • 2 wedges Lemon For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the fresh cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika. Set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the cod fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and flaky. Remove from the pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Avoid browning the garlic.
  5. Pour in the broth, scraping the skillet to incorporate flavors. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return the cod fillets to the skillet, spooning sauce over the fish and heat for an additional 2 minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cod fillets and avoid burning the garlic to maintain flavor quality.

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