Every bite is a pure delight! Spicy chili mix with a luxurious cream sauce to make an unforgettable keto Cajun cod skillet meal.
Cajun Cod
If you browse recipes on Stylish Cravings, you’ll notice that I love Cajun recipes! The bold flavors of Cajun seasoning go with almost anything you can make.
Cajun baked pork ribs will light up your tastebuds, and Cajun chicken strips take a kid-friendly entree and make them bolder and fiery. Just like those recipes, Cajun seasoning tastes incredible on top of light and flaky cod too.
If you think cod is a boring fish, then make this recipe. You won’t think it’s boring anymore!
Is Cod Healthy
Cod is a fantastic source of protein, even if you aren’t eating keto or low-carb. In fact, it is low-fat (which is good for people that are struggling with heart issues).
But did you know cod also contains iodine? That’s a mineral that helps with healthy thyroid function.
Cod also has lots of vitamin B12, phosphorus, and selenium. It’s a mineral-rich fish that is good for your muscles and brain.
Cod and Asparagus
Asparagus is the perfect green veggie to go with cod. It’s a light-tasting vegetable that soaks up all the flavors of the creamy Cajun sauce.
Asparagus is fantastic for heart health. It’s high in potassium and vitamin K. Plus, it’s high in fiber and folate – which is great for anyone that’s pregnant.
If you are looking for an easy vegetable to cook that is low in carbs, use asparagus. It tastes delicious with chicken thighs and by itself with cheese and bacon.
Cod Skillet
This is a wonderfully light dinner to make on those days when you really need something that’s low in carbs. There are only 3 grams net carbs in each serving.
The best thing about this skillet dinner is that you can make everything in one skillet – the fish, the asparagus, all of it! I love how easy it is to make. Plus, you can place the entire skillet in the oven and keep it warm.
What To Eat With Cod
This is a very filling and delicious meal. You won’t need a lot of sides with it to make it a complete meal. Some garlic butter cauliflower rice is the perfect thing to serve on the side with fish.
The creamy sauce on top of the cod is the perfect thing for dipping some rolls or biscuits into. Either make some keto crack biscuits or low-carb rosemary rolls with it.
Keto coleslaw is another classic recipe that always tastes perfect with a skillet cod dinner.
Creamy Keto Skillet Cajun Cod With Asparagus Recipe
Here are the ingredients to make this delicious creamy keto skillet Cajun cod recipe. The exact measurements and instructions are located in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Servings: 4
Net Carbs: 3 net carbs per serving
Ingredients:
Cod fillets
Asparagus
Olive oil
Butter
Cajun seasoning
Minced garlic
Heavy whipping cream
Vegetable broth
Lemon juice
Instructions:
Dry the cod with paper towels, and drizzle with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil.
Sprinkle the cod with ½ Tbsp of the cajun seasoning.
Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat.
Sear the cod evenly on both sides until it is cooked through and flaky. Remove the cod and set aside.
Add the asparagus to the skillet, and saute until it is a crisp tender.
Remove the asparagus and set aside. Reduce the heat to medium and melt the butter in the skillet.
Stir in the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
Pour in the heavy whipping cream, chicken broth and remaining cajun seasoning. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
Return the asparagus and cod to the skillet and serve garnished with lemons.
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Creamy Skillet Keto Cajun Cod With Asparagus
Every bite is a pure delight! Spicy chili mix with a luxurious cream sauce to make an unforgettable keto Cajun cod skillet meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Cod Fillets
- 1/2 pound Asparagus trimmed
- 3 tbsp Olive Oil divided
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 1/2 tbsp Cajun Seasoning
- 2 tsp Minced Garlic
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 tbsp Vegetable Broth
- Lemon Juice for garnish
Instructions
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Dry the cod with paper towels, and drizzle with 1 Tbsp of the olive oil.
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Sprinkle the cod with ½ Tbsp of the cajun seasoning.
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Add 2 Tbsp of olive oil to a skillet over medium high heat.
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Sear the cod evenly on both sides until it is cooked through and flaky.
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Remove the cod and set aside.
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Add the asparagus to the skillet, and saute until it is a crisp tender.
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Remove the asparagus and set aside.
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Reduce the heat to medium.
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Melt the butter in the skillet.
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Stir in the garlic, and saute for 30 seconds.
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Pour in the heavy whipping cream, chicken broth and remaining cajun seasoning. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
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Return the asparagus and cod to the skillet and serve garnished with lemons.
Recipe Notes
Calories: 460
Net Carbs: 3 Net Carbs Per Serving
The nutritional information for this recipe is calculated as a courtesy and is approximate only. I cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipes on this site.
Keto Fish Recipes
If you enjoyed making this keto Cajun cod skillet recipe, here are some more keto-friendly fish recipes you should make next. They make lunch or dinner taste great!
