Creamy Lemon Parmesan Cod

5 from 7 votes

This creamy lemon parmesan cod recipe is melt-in-your-mouth delicious! Tender, flaky cod is smothered in a bright and comforting sauce for an elevated weeknight meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cod in cream sauce, creamy cod

Servings:

Author: Natasha Bull

Ingredients

1 pound cod see note
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 tablespoon flour + extra for dredging
3 tablespoons butter divided
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy/whipping cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Let the cod sit on the counter for 15 minutes or so prior to starting the recipe if possible. Cut it into 4 equal pieces. Season each piece with salt & pepper then coat in flour, shaking off any excess.
Add 2 tablespoons of the butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Let the pan heat up for a few minutes. Once the pan is hot, add the cod and cook for 2 minutes/side. Transfer the cod to a plate (use a spatula as it falls apart easily).
Take the skillet off the burner for a minute or so to let it cool a bit.
Add the remaining butter to the skillet over medium heat. Once it's melted, stir in the garlic and 1/2 tablespoon flour and cook for about a minute.
Stir in the cream, lemon juice, and Italian seasoning. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.
Add the cod back into the pan and let it finish cooking for a few minutes (be careful not to overcook especially if you've got very thin pieces). It should flake easily with a fork. Spoon some sauce over top and season with extra salt & pepper as needed.

Notes

A bit over a pound of cod will work fine.
Don't recommend subbing the cream as the lemon juice is likely to curdle it and the sauce won't thicken as well.

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