Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Creamy Baked Cod Recipe, a perfect blend of flaky cod fillets enveloped in a velvety cream sauce. This dish is both simple to prepare and impressive enough for special occasions. The creamy sauce enhances the natural taste of the fish, ensuring each bite is moist and flavorful. Ideal for family dinners or hosting guests, this recipe pairs beautifully with a variety of sides, making it versatile for any meal. Get ready to elevate your dinner experience with this delightful seafood dish that’s sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons butter (for cream sauce)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt and black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Pat cod fillets dry and place them in the baking dish; season with salt.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter with minced garlic and brush it over the fillets.
- Sprinkle seasoned breadcrumbs on top of cod and pour remaining butter mixture over breadcrumbs.
- For the cream sauce, melt butter in a saucepan; whisk in cornstarch, then add cream and milk gradually until smooth.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; keep warm.
- Pour cream sauce around cod fillets, ensuring just the tops are visible.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling; broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet (150g)
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg