If you enjoy seafood with a good garlic sauce, this cod and shrimp recipe is worth trying. Tender cod, juicy shrimp, and golden mushrooms come together in one skillet with a bright, garlicky pan sauce for an easy seafood dinner that feels a little special.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Cod and shrimp together. Two seafoods, each seared properly for the best texture.
- Golden mushrooms add depth. Their earthy flavor pairs beautifully with the garlic sauce.
- A bright, savory pan sauce. Lemon juice and fish broth create a light sauce that ties everything together.
- Ready in 35 minutes. An elegant dinner that comes together in one skillet.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets, desalted and well dried
- 250 g raw shrimp, peeled
- 200 g fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 5 to 6 garlic cloves, finely sliced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp sweet paprika
- ¼ tsp dried chili flakes, optional
- ½ cup fish broth or water
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
How to Make Golden Cod with Shrimp and Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce
1. Prepare the seafood. Pat the cod fillets and shrimp dry. Season the cod with black pepper and a little salt, if needed.
2. Sear the cod. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden and cooked through. Remove carefully and set aside.
3. Cook the shrimp. Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Season the shrimp with sweet paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
4. Sauté the mushrooms. Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and golden.
5. Make the garlic sauce. Lower the heat and add the sliced garlic and optional chili flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the fish broth or water and lemon juice, scraping up the flavorful bits from the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Bring everything together. Return the cod and shrimp to the skillet. Spoon the garlic sauce and mushrooms over the seafood and warm gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
7. Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve the golden cod and shrimp hot, with the garlic mushroom sauce spooned over the top.
Tips for the Best Golden Cod with Shrimp and Mushrooms
- Pat the cod and shrimp very dry before searing. This helps both develop a nice golden color instead of steaming in the pan.
- Don’t overcook the shrimp. One to two minutes per side is enough; they’ll turn rubbery if left too long.
- Let the mushrooms cook until golden. Giving them time in the pan develops a richer, more savory flavor.
- Scrape up the browned bits when making the sauce. Those bits add extra flavor to the finished dish.
What to Serve with Golden Cod and Shrimp
This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the garlic sauce. A simple green salad also works well if you want something lighter alongside.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a different white fish?
Yes, halibut or haddock would both work well in place of cod.
Can I use frozen shrimp?
Yes, just thaw completely and pat very dry before cooking so they sear properly instead of releasing excess water.
Can I make this less spicy?
Yes, simply omit the dried chili flakes for a milder dish.
Golden Cod with Shrimp and Mushrooms in Garlic Sauce
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Pat the cod fillets and shrimp dry. Season the cod with black pepper and a little salt if needed.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the cod and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until golden and cooked through. Remove carefully and set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Season the shrimp with sweet paprika, black pepper, and salt to taste. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side until pink and opaque. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and the sliced mushrooms. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes until softened and golden.
- Lower the heat and add the sliced garlic and optional chili flakes. Cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the fish broth or water and lemon juice, scraping up the flavorful bits from the skillet. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Return the cod and shrimp to the skillet. Spoon the garlic sauce and mushrooms over the seafood and warm gently for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve the golden cod and shrimp hot, with the garlic mushroom sauce spooned over the top.