Creamy Garlic Butter Cod & Shrimp Skillet

Ingredients

Seafood

• 2 cod fillets, cut into chunks

• ½ lb shrimp, peeled & deveined

• Salt & black pepper (to season)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter

• 4–5 garlic cloves, minced

• ½ cup chicken broth (or seafood stock)

• ½ cup heavy cream

• ¼ cup grated parmesan

• ½ tsp paprika

• ½ tsp Italian seasoning

• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• Juice of ½ lemon

• Fresh parsley for topping

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Instructions

1. Sear the Seafood

1. Pat cod and shrimp dry. Season lightly with salt & pepper.

2. Heat olive oil in a skillet.

3. Add cod and cook 2–3 minutes per side, until lightly golden — remove and set aside.

4. Quickly sear shrimp 1–2 minutes per side — remove and set aside.

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2. Make the Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce

1. In the same pan, melt butter.

2. Add garlic and sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Pour in chicken broth and simmer 1 minute.

4. Add heavy cream, parmesan, paprika, Italian seasoning, chili flakes, and lemon juice.

5. Simmer 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.

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3. Combine

• Gently place the cod and shrimp back into the pan.

• Spoon sauce over the seafood.

• Simmer on low for 3–4 minutes until everything is cooked through and creamy.

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4. Serve

Garnish with parsley and serve with:

• Rice

• Garlic mashed potatoes

• Crusty bread

• Pasta

• Steamed veggies