Description
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce, a dish that effortlessly combines elegance and simplicity. In just 35 minutes, you can impress your guests or enjoy a comforting weeknight dinner. The tender cod fillets are seared to perfection and topped with a rich garlic cream sauce, creating a delightful balance of flavors that seafood lovers will adore. With its beautiful presentation garnished with fresh parsley and zesty lemon, this meal not only satisfies the palate but also elevates any dining experience.
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the cod dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear the cod fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add broth, scraping the skillet to loosen browned bits; simmer gently.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it thicken for about 5 minutes.
- Return cod to skillet, spoon sauce over fish, and heat through for an additional 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 (170g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 130mg