Description
Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce is an elegant yet simple dish that transforms tender cod fillets into a gourmet meal. The rich, creamy garlic sauce enhances the mild flavor of the cod, making it a perfect choice for weeknight dinners or special occasions. In just about 35 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with this satisfying seafood dish that pairs beautifully with rice, pasta, or fresh vegetables. With its impressive presentation and delightful flavors, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your home cooking repertoire.
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 (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the cod for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broth to the skillet and bring to a gentle simmer while scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream and let simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken; adjust seasoning.
- Return cod to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 469
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 712mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 116mg