Cod with Garlic Sauce
A simple pan-seared cod fillet topped with a creamy garlic sauce, served with a fresh green salad and lemon. This elegant yet easy dish comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner that feels special.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 4 filets cod fillet
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup greek yogurt
- 1 whole lemon
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Pat the 4 cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with 1 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp black pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the cod in the skillet and cook until golden and opaque, about 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
- 3
Reduce heat to low. Add 1 tbsp olive oil and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 4
Stir in 0.5 cup Greek yogurt and the juice of half the lemon. Cook, stirring, until the sauce is warm and smooth, about 2 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
- 5
Toss the 4 cups mixed greens with the juice of the remaining lemon half and a drizzle of olive oil. Serve the cod with the garlic sauce spooned over, alongside the salad and lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- Large skillet
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Citrus juicer
- Mixing bowl
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