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Cajun Garlic Butter Cod

Cajun Garlic Butter Cod

Incredibly tasty Cajun Garlic Butter Cod, pan-seared to perfection in a garlic butter sauce with asparagus, ready in 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Cajun
Servings 4 fillets
Calories 536 kcal

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet

Ingredients
  

Cajun Cod

  • 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

  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 shallot 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 ounces 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: 536kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 164gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 425mgSodium: 1093mgPotassium: 3983mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1885IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 183mgIron: 5mg
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