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Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce
Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce is a delightful culinary experience that combines tender cod fillets with a luxurious, creamy garlic sauce. This dish not only impresses with its rich flavors but also showcases the simplicity of seafood cooking, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. In just 35 minutes, you can serve a gourmet meal that will leave your family and guests craving more. Pair it with your favorite sides to create a beautiful and satisfying plate.
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients
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- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry and season both sides 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 and cooked through; remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth and simmer, scraping up browned bits.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and let simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 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 (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg