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French-Style Braised Cod with White Wine and Herbs

Name: French-Style Braised Cod with White Wine and Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 ⅞ servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 ⅞ fillets fresh cod — approx 6 ounces each; 2 ⅞ tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 ⅞ cloves garlic — minced; 0.5 cup dry white wine — such as Sauvignon Blanc; 1 ⅞ cup vegetable broth; 2 ⅞ tablespoons fresh parsley — chopped; 1 ⅞ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 1 ⅞ tablespoon lemon juice

This elegant French-inspired braised cod dish relies on a gentle poaching technique to keep the fish tender and flaky. It is finished with a fragrant white wine and fresh herb broth that elevates a simple weeknight dinner into a restaurant-quality meal.

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Why you'll like it

Focuses on the French technique of braising to demystify seafood cookery for home cooks who usually stick to pan-searing or baking.

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Ingredients

4 ⅞

4 servings

4 ⅞ fillets fresh cod — approx 6 ounces each
2 ⅞ tablespoons unsalted butter
3 ⅞ cloves garlic — minced
0.5 cup dry white wine — such as Sauvignon Blanc
1 ⅞ cup vegetable broth
2 ⅞ tablespoons fresh parsley — chopped
1 ⅞ tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 ⅞ tablespoon lemon juice

HOW TO MAKE IT

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Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.

Place the cod fillets into the skillet and sear for 2 minutes on each side.

Pour in the white wine and vegetable broth, then reduce the heat to low.

Cover the skillet and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

Remove the lid, stir in the fresh parsley, thyme, and lemon juice, and spoon the pan juices over the fish to serve.

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NUTRITION

Per serving

210Calories · kcal

32Protein · g

3Carbs · g

6Fat · g

0.5Fiber · g

1Sugar · g

450Sodium · mg

Nutrition values are estimates unless otherwise noted.

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Make it better

Use a dry white wine you would enjoy drinking, as the flavor concentrates during the braising process. If the fish is very thick, you may need an extra minute of simmering time.

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SUBSTITUTIONS

Easy swaps

Substitute cod with other firm white fish like halibut or haddock. If you prefer to avoid alcohol, replace the wine with an equal amount of additional vegetable broth plus an extra teaspoon of lemon juice.

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STORAGE

Keep it fresh

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan over low heat with a splash of water to prevent the fish from drying out.

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