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Pan Seared Cod with Avocado Cream Sauce

This oh so simple recipe for pan seared cod with avocado cream sauce is a ridiculously quick and ridiculously delicious weeknight dinner option! Tender white fish with a perfectly seasoned golden crust, and a creamy avocado sauce with just a little bit of spice for spooning the top. tacos!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Fish
  • 2 ounce skinless cod fillets
  • ½ cup of flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Avocado Cream Sauce
  • 1 large avocado
  • ½ medium lime, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
  • 2 medium jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ cup sour cream

Instructions

Avocado Cream Sauce
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  1. In the bowl of your blender, add avocado, lime juice, cilantro, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, salt & pepper and sour cream, blend until smooth. Chill until ready to serve.
Fish
  1. On a plate or a wide bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic and paprika.
  2. Dredge the fish lightly to cover on all sides.
  3. Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the fish to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
  5. Transfer to a plate and spoon on the avocado cream sauce.
  6. Serve Immediately.