Cajun Garlic Butter Cod - Serving Dumplings

Ingredients

• 4 cod fillets (or cod loin)
• 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
• 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for frying)
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 shallot (finely chopped)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ¼ tsp chili flakes
• 1 tsp dried sage
• 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter
• 8 ounces asparagus
• 2 tbsp chopped parsley (more for serving)
• 2 tbsp lemon juice