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Pan Seared Cod with Tarragon Cream Sauce

Pan Seared Cod with Tarragon Cream Sauce

A delicious Pan Seared Cod with Tarragon Cream Sauce recipe that combines tender cod with a rich and flavorful cream sauce.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Equipment

  • non-stick skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs cod
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 cup white wine
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon minced tarragon, fresh

Instructions
 

  • First, pat the fish dry with a paper towel. Remove as much moisture as possible to ensure you get a good sear in the pan. (Optional: Portion the fish into individual servings/filets)
  • Lightly season with pepper and salt.
  • Heat a very thin layer of avocado oil in a non-stick skillet on medium-high.
  • Test the pan's readiness by dropping a few droplets of water in. It should sizzle upon impact.
  • Place the fish in the skillet skin side down. If skinless, choose either side.
  • Sear for 4-5 minutes, and then flip. On the seared side, you should see some crispiness and golden skin forming.
  • The second side will need less time, plan on 2-3 minutes before checking doneness.
  • Start to test the doneness of the fish by using a fork to see if the flesh flakes easily. Once it does, remove from the skillet.
  • Using the same skillet, reduce heat to low and add wine. Scrape the bottom of the pan to remove any crusty bits left from searing the fish.
  • Bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes and allow the wine to reduce by about ½.
  • Add the cream and fresh herbs.
  • Taste, add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Drizzle cream sauce over fish and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 40gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 127mgSodium: 144mgSugar: 1g
Keyword cod, Cream Sauce, Easy Recipe, Seafood, Tarragon, weeknight dinner
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