Description
Enjoy tender cod fillets sautéed in a rich garlic butter sauce, seasoned with a kick of Cajun spices for a gourmet meal at home.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets (or cod loin)
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
- 6 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 shallot (finely chopped)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp chili flakes
- 1 tsp dried sage
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter (for the sauce)
- 8 ounces asparagus
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (plus more for serving)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Pat the cod fillets dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun spices.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add the seasoned cod fillets, searing for 3 minutes before flipping and cooking for an additional 2 minutes.
- Remove cod from skillet and lower the heat to medium-low, adding minced garlic and shallot to the skillet, sautéing for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in salt, pepper, sage, smoked paprika, and chili flakes, then pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter until melted into the sauce, then add asparagus and chopped parsley, cooking for 3 minutes.
- Return the cod fillets to the skillet and let simmer for 3 minutes until heated through. Drizzle with lemon juice and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider letting the cod marinate in Cajun seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Cajun