Description
Baked cod in creamy sauce is a delightful dish that transforms fresh cod fillets into a culinary masterpiece. This recipe features flaky fish smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce made with garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner, this dish combines elegance with simplicity. The inviting aroma of baked cod will make your kitchen feel like a gourmet restaurant. Serve it alongside your favorite sides for a complete meal that will leave everyone asking for the recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 fresh cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ tsp mustard powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Gradually stir in the heavy cream.
- Add chicken broth, mustard powder, paprika, salt, and pepper, simmering until slightly thickened.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over them.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan on top and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the cooked cod and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approx. 220g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg