Cajun Garlic Butter Cod
Cajun Garlic Butter Cod is an incredibly tasty, super easy to make dish ready in 20 minutes.
Equipment
- Non-stick skillet
Ingredients
Fish and Seasoning
- 4 fillets cod or cod loin
- 2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for frying
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter for frying
Garlic Butter Sauce Ingredients
- 6 cloves garlic minced
- 1 none shallot finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 4 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 oz asparagus
- 2 tablespoon chopped parsley more for serving
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation
- Get your prep done before you start cooking. Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder and Cajun spices. Set aside.
- Finely chop the shallot, mince the garlic and chop the parsley. If using large asparagus, cut them in half lengthwise.
Cooking
- Heat oil and 1 tablespoon butter over medium high in a nonstick skillet. Add cod fillets and sear for 3 minutes. Turn and cook for 2 minutes more. Remove from skillet onto a clean plate.
- Reduce heat to medium low, add garlic and shallot. Cook for 2 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in salt, pepper, sage, paprika and chili flakes. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add butter and stir until melted.
- Add asparagus and parsley, cook for 3 minutes. Return cod fillets to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes or until just heated through. Sprinkle with lemon juice. Top with parsley and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1filletCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 3mgIron: 5mg
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