Cod With Crawfish Bayou Sauce Recipe

Indulge in this mouthwatering recipe for Sizzling Cod with Spicy Crawfish Bayou Sauce! Perfectly grilled cod is topped with a rich and creamy sauce bursting with the flavors of Louisiana. This quick and easy 30-minute meal is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. Feel free to substitute heavy cream for the 1/2 & 1/2 as per your preference.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 178.7 kcal
Protein 43g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Cod With Crawfish Bayou Sauce

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How to Make Cod With Crawfish Bayou Sauce

  1. Preheat your grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  2. Season both sides of the cod fillets generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Place the cod fillets on the preheated grill and cook for 5-6 minutes per side, or until the fish is flaky and cooked through. Use a spatula to carefully flip.
  4. While the cod is grilling, prepare the crawfish bayou sauce:
  5. Melt 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of unsalted butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 teaspoon of Creole seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
  7. Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and 1/2 cup of milk (or substitute with 1 cup of heavy cream).
  8. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and reduced by about half. Stir occasionally.
  9. Gently stir in 1 cup of cooked crawfish tails and 1/2 cup of cooked shrimp. Heat through for 2-3 minutes.
  10. Season the sauce to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  11. To serve, spoon the luscious crawfish bayou sauce generously over the grilled cod fillets. Garnish with fresh parsley and chopped green onions for a vibrant finish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

26g

Carbs

0g