Description
Indulge in our Creamy Baked Cod Recipe, a true delight for seafood lovers. This dish features tender cod fillets enveloped in a rich, flavorful cream sauce infused with garlic and Parmesan cheese. In just 45 minutes, you can elevate your dinner parties or family meals with this impressive yet simple recipe. The bubbling sauce and golden crust will surely wow your guests, while the nutritious ingredients ensure a wholesome experience. Serve it alongside rice, potatoes, or fresh vegetables for a perfectly balanced meal that is both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons butter (melted)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 tablespoons butter (for sauce)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- Prepare the cream sauce by melting butter in a bowl, whisking in cornstarch, then gradually adding whipping cream and milk. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- Spray a baking dish with cooking spray, place dried cod fillets inside, and season with salt.
- Brush melted garlic butter over the fillets and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top.
- Pour cream sauce around the fillets to fill the dish while keeping the tops exposed.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling; broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg