cajun cod + lemon parmesan asparagus
Cajun cod + lemon parmesan asparagus is a great weeknight dinner! It's quick and easy and packed with flavour.
Ingredients
Cajun Cod
- 2 cod filets
- 2 tbsp cajun seasoning see notes for recipe or use pre mixed
- olive oil
- ¼ cup white wine optional
- ½ cup heavy cream optional
Lemon Parmesan Asparagus
- 1 bunch asparagus
- 1 lemon zested + juiced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated
- olive oil
- salt + pepper
Instructions
Cajun Cod
- Preheat cast iron or frying pan over medium heat, drizzle in olive oil.
- Pat cod filets dry and generously season with cajun seasoning. Add to pan and cook for 3-4 minutes per side. It should have a nice sear on either side. Once cooked remove from heat and set on a plate.
- Optional pan sauce; without cleaning the pan, remove from heat and add white wine. Place back on the heat and whisk. Add in heavy cream and whisk again. Bring to a simmer and let cook until sauce reduces and thickens. Serve with cod.
Lemon Parmesan Asparagus
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Drizzle a baking sheet with olive oil. Add asparagus, lemon juice, zest from 1/2 a lemon, grated parmesan, salt + pepper. Cook for 10 minutes. Serve with cod.
Notes
This is my personal favourite cajun seasoning