Lemon-Herb Seared Cod and Shrimp Skillet

A bright and aromatic skillet meal featuring flaky white fish and tender shrimp, quick-seared with cherry tomatoes and kalamata olives for a vibrant Mediterranean-inspired dinner.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb cod fillets
• 0.5 lb shrimp
• 2 cups cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup kalamata olives
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 each lemon
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Pat the cod and shrimp dry with paper towels. Slice the cod into 2-inch chunks and peel and devein the shrimp. Mince the garlic, halve the cherry tomatoes, pit and slice the olives, and chop the fresh parsley.
2. Season the fish and shrimp with salt, black pepper, and dried oregano.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cod chunks and sear until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side, then carefully remove from the pan. (about 6 min)
4. Add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olives to the same skillet. Cook until the tomatoes begin to soften and burst, about 4 minutes. (about 4 min)
5. Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3 minutes. (about 3 min)
6. Return the cod to the pan. Squeeze the juice of half the lemon over the mixture and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately. (about 2 min)