Description
Baked Cod in Creamy Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms your weeknight dinner into a gourmet experience. This recipe features flaky cod fillets enveloped in a rich, velvety sauce infused with garlic, fresh herbs, and a hint of lemon. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, every bite promises an explosion of flavor that’s both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Gather ingredients and prepare the garlic and parsley.
- Pat cod fillets dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for about 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream to the saucepan, stirring until combined. Let simmer gently.
- Remove from heat; mix in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Place seasoned cod in a greased baking dish; pour creamy sauce over the top.
- Bake uncovered for 20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg