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Garlic Shrimp and Cod Skillet with lemon and parsley

Garlic Shrimp and Cod Skillet.

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Greek, Mediterranean
Calories: 295
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Cod fillets cut into 4 portions
  • 1 lb Large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil divided
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup Fresh parsley chopped
  • Optional: 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Method
 

  1. Dry and Season: Pat the cod and shrimp dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  2. Sear Cod: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear cod for 3-4 mins on the first side. Flip and cook for 2 more mins. Remove to a plate.
  3. Sauté Aromatics: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and remaining olive oil. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  4. Cook Shrimp: Add shrimp to the skillet. Cook for 2 mins per side until pink and opaque.
  5. Finish: Return cod to the pan. Add lemon juice and parsley. Spoon the sauce over the fish. Simmer for 1 min. Serve hot.

Notes

1. Fish Alternatives: If you can't find cod, any firm white fish will work beautifully. Halibut, Sea Bass, or Mahi-Mahi are excellent substitutes that won't fall apart in the skillet. Avoid delicate fish like Flounder or Sole for this specific one-pan method.
2. The "C-Shape" Rule for Shrimp: To ensure your shrimp are perfectly succulent and never rubbery, watch the shape. When they curl into a "C" shape, they are perfectly cooked. If they curl tightly into an "O" shape, they are overcooked.
3. Pat-Dry Secret: For a restaurant-quality golden sear on your fish, use a paper towel to pat the cod and shrimp completely dry before seasoning. Moisture is the enemy of a good sear; dry seafood browns, while wet seafood steams.
4. Making it Low-Carb/Keto: This recipe is naturally keto-friendly! To keep it that way, serve it over cauliflower rice, sautéed zoodles, or a bed of fresh baby spinach instead of pasta or couscous.
5. Garlic Tip: Add the minced garlic only when you are ready to add the shrimp. Garlic burns quickly (in under 60 seconds), and burnt garlic can turn the entire sauce bitter.