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Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce

Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce: 30-Minute Delight

A delicious Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce recipe ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for a light, indulgent dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 2 fillets Cod fresh or frozen
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for sautéing
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream can substitute with lighter alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard optional
For the Spinach
  • 4 cups Baby spinach can substitute with other greens
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • Measuring Cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

Steps
  1. Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil and butter. Sear cod for 3-4 minutes until golden, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  3. In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Add heavy cream and Dijon mustard; simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  4. In another pan, heat olive oil and sauté spinach for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
  5. Plate the sautéed spinach and top with the cod, then drizzle garlic cream sauce over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the cod fillets are completely dry before cooking for the best sear. Adjust seasonings in the sauce to taste.

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