Shrimp and Cod in Creamy Garlic Sauce

A rich, restaurant-style seafood dinner that’s ready in about 30 minutes. Serve it over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with crusty bread.

Ingredients (Serves 4)

• 2 cod fillets (about 1 lb/450 g), cut into large chunks
• 8 oz (225 g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small shallot or ½ small onion, finely diced
• 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
• ½ cup (50 g) grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup (120 ml) chicken or seafood broth
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional, for extra flavor)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• Lemon wedges, for serving

Instructions

1. Season the seafood
   • Pat the cod and shrimp dry.
   • Season with salt, pepper, and paprika.
2. Cook the cod
   • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
   • Cook the cod for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly golden and nearly cooked through.
   • Remove to a plate.
3. Cook the shrimp
   • Add the shrimp to the same skillet.
   • Cook for 1–2 minutes per side until pink.
   • Remove and set aside.
4. Make the garlic cream sauce
   • Reduce heat to medium.
   • Melt the butter in the skillet.
   • Add the shallot and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
   • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
   • Pour in the broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
   • Add the heavy cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and Dijon mustard (if using).
   • Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
5. Finish the dish
   • Stir in the lemon juice.
   • Return the cod and shrimp to the skillet.
   • Spoon the sauce over the seafood and simmer gently for 2–3 minutes until everything is heated through.
6. Garnish and serve
   • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
   • Serve with lemon wedges.

Serving Suggestions

• Creamy mashed potatoes
• Buttered pasta or fettuccine
• Steamed rice
• Garlic bread
• Roasted asparagus or green beans

Tips

• Don’t overcook the shrimp—they cook very quickly.
• Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese.
• For a little heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes with the garlic.
• You can substitute haddock, halibut, or tilapia for the cod if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4