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cajun garlic butter cod

Cajun Garlic Butter Cod

Anna Chwistek
Incredibly tasty, super easy to make and ready in 20 minutes. Pan-seared cod fillets rubbed with Cajun seasoning and simmered in a mouth-watering garlic butter sauce with asparagus. A flavor packed and surprisingly delicious dinner.
4.56 from 9 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 536 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Cajun Cod

  • 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

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot finely chopped
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 8 ounces asparagus
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley more for serving
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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!

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Nutrition

Calories: 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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