Pan-Seared Fish with Creamy Garlic Shrimp Sauce

Ingredients (Serves 2)

Fish:

• 2 white fish fillets (cod, halibut, or sea bass)
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp butter

Shrimp:

• 200 g shrimp (peeled & deveined)
• Salt & pepper

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 120 ml heavy cream
• 50 ml chicken or seafood stock
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp parmesan (optional)

Garnish:

• Fresh herbs (parsley or dill)

Instructions

1. Cook the fish

• Pat fish dry and season with salt & pepper
• Heat olive oil in a pan
• Sear fish 3–4 minutes per side until golden
• Add butter and baste briefly
• Remove and set aside

2. Cook the shrimp

• In the same pan, add a bit of butter
• Add shrimp, season lightly
• Cook 1–2 minutes per side
• Remove and set aside

3. Make the sauce

• Melt butter in the pan
• Add garlic → sauté until fragrant
• Add paprika, then pour in stock
• Stir in cream
• Simmer until slightly thickened
• Add lemon juice and parmesan (optional)

4. Combine

• Return shrimp to the sauce
• Spoon sauce over fish

5. Serve

• Plate fish
• Top with shrimp and sauce
• Garnish with herbs

Tips for Best Results

• Don’t overcook fish → keep it flaky & moist
• Shrimp cooks fast → watch closely
• Use high heat for a golden crust
• Balance cream with lemon for freshness

Flavor Profile

• Rich, creamy garlic sauce
• Sweet, juicy shrimp
• Tender, flaky fish
• Light citrus finish