Cajun Garlic Cod

Make crispy Cajun Garlic Cod with asparagus in 20 minutes. This easy, flavorful weeknight dinner is a restaurant-quality meal you'll love.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Resting Time 5

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 people

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

4 fillets cod loins work great
2 tsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic minced
1 shallot finely chopped
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp red pepper flakes
1 tsp dried sage
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
4 tbsp unsalted butter for sauce
½ lb asparagus
2 tbsp chopped parsley plus more for serving
2 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

Large non-stick or cast-iron skillet
Flexible spatula
Chef’s knife
Cutting board
Whisk or fork
Measuring spoons

Method

Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Cajun seasoning, letting them sit while preparing other ingredients.
Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear cod for 3 minutes per side. Remove from the pan.
Reduce heat to medium-low, add garlic and shallot to the pan, cooking until soft (about 2 minutes).
Stir in salt, pepper, sage, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes, then pour in chicken broth and reduce for a minute.
Whisk in 4 tbsp butter until sauce is smooth, then add asparagus and parsley; cook for 3 minutes.
Return cod to the pan and simmer for another 3 minutes.
Drizzle with lemon juice before serving and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 32gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to use other firm white fish if preferred. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the refrigerator. Enhance presentation by garnishing with parsley and lemon wedges.