PCOS Friendly Pan-Seared Cod with Garlic Cream Sauce
Total time30 min
Prep time10 min
Cook time20 min
4.9(5)
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4 servings
For the cod
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on or skinless
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Chef's tipUse a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
For the garlic cream sauce
- 2 tbsp unsalted butterChef's tipUse a stick or block-style dairy-free butter - not a soft tub spread - and swap one-for-one.
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the cod fillets thoroughly dry with paper towels and season both sides evenly with the 1/2 tsp salt. Dry fillets sear rather than steam, so take a moment to press the paper towels firmly against the flesh.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a 12-inch stainless steel or cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and just beginning to smoke at the edges.
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