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

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.

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.

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.

4. Serve

Garnish with parsley and serve with:

• Rice

• Garlic mashed potatoes

• Crusty bread

• Pasta

• Steamed veggies