Easy Pan-Seared White Fish & Creamy Potatoes for Comfort Food Bliss

This Pan-Seared White Fish & Creamy Potatoes recipe offers a simple yet luxurious meal perfect for any occasion.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 400

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Fish

4 fillets White Fish Cod, halibut, or snapper recommended
2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

For the Creamy Potatoes

600 grams Baby Potatoes Halve larger potatoes
1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter For sautéing
1 medium Shallot Minced
2 cloves Garlic Minced

For the Sauce

1 cup Vegetable or Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
½ cup Heavy Cream For richness
2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Pat the white fish fillets dry, season with salt and pepper, and let rest.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and sear halved baby potatoes cut-side down for 5-7 minutes.
Increase heat, add olive oil, and cook fish fillets for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Add unsalted butter, then sauté minced shallot for 2-3 minutes, followed by minced garlic for 1 minute.
Pour broth into the skillet, scrape browned bits, simmer, then stir in heavy cream and rosemary.
Combine seared potatoes and fish with sauce in the skillet, cover, and simmer for 5-8 minutes.
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 350IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, pat the fish dry before seasoning to avoid steaming. Adjust cooking time based on the thickness of fish fillets.

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