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Cod with Garlic Cream

Delicious Cod with Garlic Cream: Quick, Easy, and Irresistible

Cod with Garlic Cream is a quick, delicious dish featuring flaky cod fillets in a silky garlic cream sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika or cayenne for heat
For the Garlic Cream Sauce
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup Chicken or Vegetable Broth low-sodium
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 Lemon Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • skillet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Sear the cod fillets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet until fragrant.
  5. Deglaze the skillet with broth and bring to a simmer.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
  7. Return the cod to the skillet and spoon sauce over it, heating for 2 more minutes.
  8. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

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