Description
Cod and Potatoes in Rosemary Cream brings comfort straight from Portuguese kitchens to your dinner table. Creamy, herb-infused sauce hugs tender fish and hearty potatoes for a simple meal that feels like a warm culinary embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Optional: chopped parsley
- Optional: lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare a large pot of salted water. Boil 1.5 lbs halved baby potatoes for exactly 10 minutes until they’re slightly softened. Drain and set potatoes aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 rosemary sprigs. Sauté for 45 seconds until your kitchen fills with an aromatic fragrance.
- Pour 1 cup chicken broth into the skillet. Allow liquid to reduce by simmering for 2-3 minutes, creating a concentrated base for your sauce.
- Stir 1 cup heavy cream into the reduced broth. Season generously with salt and black pepper. Let the mixture return to a gentle simmer.
- Transfer parboiled potatoes into the rosemary cream sauce. Gently turn potatoes to ensure they’re completely coated. Simmer for 5 minutes so potatoes absorb the herbal flavors.
- Carefully place 4 (6 oz) cod fillets directly into the simmering sauce. Cover the skillet and cook for 8 minutes, checking that fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Sprinkle chopped parsley or lemon zest over the dish for a fresh finish. Serve immediately with crusty bread or a crisp salad.
Notes
- Choose baby potatoes about the same size to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Avoid overcooking the cod by checking its doneness early and removing the skillet from heat as soon as the fish flakes easily.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting regular flour for cornstarch if you need to thicken the sauce without wheat.
- Swap cod for other delicate white fish like halibut or tilapia if cod isn’t available in your local market.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 26-31 minutes
- Category: Cod
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 422 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 230 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg