Pan Roasted Cod with Whiskey Cream

This recipe is BIG on flavor and could easily make a nice addition to any St. Patrick's Day dinner! Couple this with some sauteed cabbage and bacon and you've got yourself an outstanding dinner. If you're not into using alcohol in your cooking, you can always sub out the whiskey for some nice apple cider vinegar and everything will work out just fine.

Pan Roasted Cod with Whiskey Cream

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 4 6-8oz Fresh Cod Fillets
• 1/4 cup Shallots or Onions, diced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh Chives or Green Onion (plus extra for garnish)
• 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
• 2 tablespoons Whiskey (or sub Apple Cider Vinegar)
• 3 tablespoons Butter
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable or Grapeseed Oil
• Salt & Pepper

DIRECTIONS:

1. Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and add vegetable or grapeseed oil
2. Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper
3. Add fillets to pan along with two tablespoons of butter and cook for 2-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness
4. Remove cod fillets and add in shallots and cook until softened, approx 1-2 min
5. Turn heat off and add whiskey or apple cider vinegar. Turn heat back on and cook until reduced by 2/3, approx 2 minutes
6. Add heavy cream and cook until reduced by about 1/2, approximately 2-4 min
7. Add chives or green onion and season with salt and pepper to taste
8. Serve fish and drizzle with the whiskey cream sauce