Description
Baked cod in creamy sauce is a culinary delight that transforms your dinner table into a gourmet experience. This dish features flaky cod fillets enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce, perfect for satisfying your family after a long day. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, this recipe is sure to impress both at weeknight dinners and special occasions alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Simmer for about five minutes.
- Arrange cod fillets in a greased baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over them.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork; sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg