Description
Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce is an elegant yet simple dish that transforms tender, flaky cod fillets into a gourmet meal. The rich garlic cream sauce adds depth and flavor, making it perfect for impressing family and friends at any gathering. This recipe is quick, easy, and delivers restaurant-quality results right from your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cod fillets, cooking for about 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Flip the fillets gently and cook for an additional 3 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the fish and reduce heat. In the same pan, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 5 minutes or until thickened.
- Return cod to the pan to warm through in the sauce.
- Serve cod drizzled with garlic cream sauce and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 125mg