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Pan-Seared White Fish & Creamy Potatoes

Pan-Seared White Fish & Creamy Potatoes for Cozy Nights

This Pan-Seared White Fish & Creamy Potatoes recipe is perfect for busy nights and special occasions.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 540

Ingredients
  

For the Fish
  • 4 fillets White Fish (cod, halibut, or snapper)
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Fresh Black Pepper
For the Potatoes
  • 1 pound Baby Potatoes halved if large
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter reduce salt if using salted
For the Sauce
  • 1 medium Shallot or yellow onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth homemade preferred
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Rosemary or thyme/dill
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the white fish fillets dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add halved baby potatoes cut side down; cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add remaining olive oil and sear fish fillets presentation-side down for 2-3 minutes; flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to medium, add butter, and sauté shallots for 2-3 minutes; stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in broth, deglaze the skillet, then add cream and rosemary; season to taste and let thicken slightly.
  6. Return potatoes and fish to the skillet, let simmer for 5-8 minutes until fish flakes easily.
  7. Remove herb sprigs and stir in parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 540kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve immediately for the best experience; reheat gently if needed.

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