Seared Cod with Chive Butter Sauce

INGREDIENTS

• 1 shallot, sliced
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 2 eggs, for egg wash
• Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cold butter
• Butter Sauce, recipe follows
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• Freshly cracked black pepper
• 4 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 3 tablespoons chopped chives
• Panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 2 cups white wine (recommended: Chardonnay)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 4 (6-ounce) cod fillets
• 2 clove garlic, smashed