{"id":400,"date":"2026-10-27T01:20:09","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T01:20:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/?p=400"},"modified":"2026-10-27T01:20:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T01:20:10","slug":"creamy-garlic-butter-cod-with-spinach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/?p=400","title":{"rendered":"Creamy Garlic Butter Cod with Spinach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are looking for a light yet deeply comforting seafood dinner, Creamy Garlic Butter Cod with Spinach<\/strong> is an absolute winner! Featuring tender, flaky white cod fillets pan-seared to golden perfection and simmered in a rich garlic butter cream sauce folded with fresh baby spinach, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality luxury right in your own kitchen. Best of all, it comes together in a single skillet in under 20 minutes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ingredients<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For the Cod Fillets:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Cod:<\/strong> 4 fresh cod fillets (about 6 oz \/ 170g each).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Seasoning:<\/strong> \u00bd tsp garlic powder, \u00bd tsp paprika, \u00bd tsp sea salt, and \u00bc tsp freshly cracked black pepper.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Olive Oil:<\/strong> 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (for searing).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    For the Creamy Garlic Butter Spinach Sauce:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Unsalted Butter:<\/strong> 2 tbsp.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Garlic:<\/strong> 5 cloves minced.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Chicken or Vegetable Broth:<\/strong> \u2153 cup low-sodium broth (or dry white wine like Pinot Grigio).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Heavy Cream:<\/strong> 1 cup heavy whipping cream (or double cream).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Parmesan Cheese:<\/strong> \u00bd cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fresh Baby Spinach:<\/strong> 2 to 3 cups fresh baby spinach leaves.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Lemon Juice:<\/strong> 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice (to brighten the flavor).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Fresh Herbs:<\/strong> 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley or dill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Prep and Season the Cod:<\/strong>\n
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        • Pat the cod fillets completely dry on all sides using paper towels.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Season both sides evenly with garlic powder, paprika, sea salt, and black pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pan-Sear to Golden Perfection:<\/strong>\n
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          • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Carefully add the cod fillets and sear for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and opaque.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Transfer the seared cod to a warm plate and set aside gently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Make the Garlic Butter Cream Sauce:<\/strong>\n
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            • Lower the heat to medium and melt the butter in the skillet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Add the minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Pour in the broth (or white wine), using a spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes to reduce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Reduce heat to low, pour in the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle simmer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then add the fresh baby spinach. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted into the sauce.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Whisk in the fresh lemon juice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Combine and Serve:<\/strong>\n
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              • Nestled the seared cod fillets back into the skillet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Spoon the velvety garlic butter spinach sauce continuously over top until heated through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped parsley or dill, and serve immediately!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

                Chef’s Tips for Success<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                • Handle Cod Gently:<\/strong> Cod is a delicate fish that flakiness quickly. Use a wide spatula to flip it only once during cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Freshly Grated Cheese:<\/strong> Always grate your Parmesan from a block so it melts into a smooth, velvety sauce without clumping.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Serving Suggestions:<\/strong> Serve over a bed of garlic butter rice, angel hair pasta, mashed potatoes, or alongside warm crusty bread to soak up the sauce.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

                  Flaky golden cod fillets simmered in a rich garlic butter cream sauce loaded with fresh spinach and Parmesan. Tender, fresh, comforting, and ready in under 20 minutes!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=400"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":405,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/400\/revisions\/405"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=400"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=400"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/foryou.el-maarifa.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=400"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}