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Cod with Garlic Cream

Creamy Garlic Cod: A Quick and Heavenly Seafood Treat

This Cod with Garlic Cream recipe combines delicious flavors and quick preparation for a healthful, gourmet dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Opt for fresh for best flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can be replaced with avocado oil
For the Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh minced garlic is recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut cream
  • 1 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth Use chicken for richness, vegetable for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Swap for smoked paprika for a deeper taste
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Pepper Adjust according to preference
For Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Can be substituted with dill or tarragon
  • 4 wedges Lemon For a zesty finish

Equipment

  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Dry the cod fillets with paper towels and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  3. Sear the cod fillets for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove the cod from the skillet and keep warm.
  5. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant.
  6. Add chicken or vegetable broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce and infuse flavor.
  7. Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, mixing well.
  8. Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  9. Return the cod to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and heat through for 2 minutes.
  10. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh cod and avoid burning the garlic to preserve the delicate flavor of the sauce.

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