Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce, a dish that effortlessly marries the flaky, tender cod with a rich, creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings, this recipe is a true crowd-pleaser. With its easy preparation and robust flavors, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home in just 35 minutes. The garlic cream sauce elevates the dish, making each bite a mouthwatering experience that will have your family and friends asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
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 cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sear cod fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove fish from skillet; sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute.
- Add chicken or vegetable broth and scrape up browned bits; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream until combined; let sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Return cod to skillet, spoon sauce over it, and heat through for another 2 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 396
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 113mg