Description
This Creamy Tuscan Cod with Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is a quick, flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners. Tender cod fillets simmer in a rich garlic cream sauce with vibrant vegetables and herbs, making it an easy sheet pan dinner alternative that’s healthy, low-carb, and packed with Italian flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cups baby spinach
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Sear the Cod: Season the cod fillets with salt and pepper. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the fillets and cook for about 4 minutes per side until golden and crisp on the outside. Carefully remove and set aside.
- Build the Base of the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce the heat slightly and add the minced garlic. Sauté it for about a minute, just until it’s fragrant, taking care not to let it brown.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring constantly to combine. Let it simmer gently for a few minutes so it begins to thicken.
- Melt the Cheese and Add Flavor: Stir in the Parmesan cheese until fully melted and smooth. Add the sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning, letting the sauce simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes to build flavor.
- Incorporate the Greens: Add the spinach to the sauce and stir until it wilts. This should take about 1 to 2 minutes, depending on the freshness of the greens.
- Finish the Dish: Return the cod fillets to the pan, nestling them into the sauce. Spoon the sauce over the top and simmer gently for a few minutes until the fish is heated through and tender. The cod should flake easily when touched with a fork.
Notes
- You can substitute the cod with any firm white fish like halibut or haddock. For a spicier version, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce. Make sure not to boil the cream too vigorously or it may separate. This recipe also works beautifully with coconut cream and nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg