{"id":2404,"date":"2026-03-13T16:37:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:37:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2404"},"modified":"2026-03-13T16:37:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T16:37:48","slug":"shrimp-and-cod-in-creamy-garlic-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/13\/shrimp-and-cod-in-creamy-garlic-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Shrimp and Cod in Creamy Garlic Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\u00a0Shrimp and Cod in Creamy Garlic Sauce<\/h2>\n<p>A rich, comforting seafood dish that combines tender shrimp and flaky cod in a silky garlic cream sauce. It\u2019s simple enough for a weeknight dinner but elegant enough to serve to guests. Serve it with rice, pasta, or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.<\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For the seafood<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>250 g shrimp, peeled and deveined<\/li>\n<li>300 g cod fillets, cut into medium pieces<\/li>\n<li>Salt and black pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon olive oil<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the creamy garlic sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 cup heavy cream<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup chicken broth or seafood broth<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup grated parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon paprika<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd teaspoon chili flakes (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon lemon juice<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Instructions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Season the seafood<\/strong><br \/>\nPat the shrimp and cod dry with paper towels. Season both lightly with salt, pepper, and paprika.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the cod<\/strong><br \/>\nHeat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cod pieces and cook for about 3\u20134 minutes per side until lightly golden and just cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cook the shrimp<\/strong><br \/>\nIn the same pan, add the shrimp and cook for about 1\u20132 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside with the cod.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the garlic sauce<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd the minced garlic to the skillet and saut\u00e9 for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the broth and scrape up any flavorful bits from the pan.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make it creamy<\/strong><br \/>\nStir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, oregano, and chili flakes. Let the sauce simmer gently for about 3\u20134 minutes until it begins to thicken.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Combine everything<\/strong><br \/>\nReturn the cod and shrimp to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the seafood and simmer for 2\u20133 minutes until everything is heated through.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Finish the dish<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd lemon juice and sprinkle with fresh parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>\u00a0Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n<p>Serve this creamy seafood dish with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Steamed white rice<\/li>\n<li>Buttered pasta or linguine<\/li>\n<li>Mashed potatoes<\/li>\n<li>Crusty bread to soak up the sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>\u00a0Tips<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>If you like a richer flavor, add a splash of white cooking wine to the sauce.<\/li>\n<li>You can also add spinach or mushrooms to make the dish even heartier.<\/li>\n<li>Use fresh seafood for the best flavor and texture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0Shrimp and Cod in Creamy Garlic Sauce A rich, comforting seafood dish that combines tender shrimp and flaky cod in&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2405,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2404","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-recipe"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2404"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2406,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2404\/revisions\/2406"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2405"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2404"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2404"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2404"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}