Description
Baked cod in creamy sauce is a delightful dish that transforms any meal into a special occasion. This recipe features fresh cod fillets smothered in a rich, velvety sauce made with heavy cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, all topped with crispy panko breadcrumbs for added texture. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried dill (or parsley)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Add lemon juice, dried herbs, salt, and pepper; adjust seasoning as needed.
- Place the cod fillets in the baking dish and pour the creamy sauce over them.
- Top with panko breadcrumbs for crunch.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork and the breadcrumbs are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (about 8 oz)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg