Description
Cod & Potatoes in Rosemary Cream Sauce brings coastal Portuguese comfort right to your dinner table. Fresh ingredients and a creamy sauce make this simple seafood classic a total winner for your family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs cod fillets
- 2 lbs potatoes
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Cooking Essentials:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 400°F, positioning the rack centrally for even cooking.
- Dice your potatoes into precise 1-inch cubes, ensuring they’re thoroughly dried with paper towels.
- Coat potato cubes with 1 tbsp olive oil, then season generously with 1 tsp salt and ½ tsp black pepper in a large baking dish.
- Roast potatoes for exactly 20 minutes, rotating the dish once at the 10-minute mark to guarantee uniform browning.
- Finely chop 4 cloves of garlic and strip rosemary leaves from their stems, preparing your aromatics.
- Carefully blot 1.5 lbs cod fillets with paper towels, then season both sides with additional salt and pepper.
- Heat remaining olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers with potential.
- Sear cod fillets for precisely 2-3 minutes per side, developing a golden-brown exterior.
- Transfer cod to a separate plate, keeping it warm and ready for the next stage.
- In the same skillet, melt 2 tbsp butter and quickly sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, releasing its fragrant essence.
- Deglaze the pan with ¼ cup white wine, scraping up those delectable browned bits from the bottom.
- Pour in 1 cup heavy cream and add rosemary, simmering for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Nestle seared cod atop the roasted potatoes in the baking dish, creating a harmonious arrangement.
- Drench the fish and potatoes with your luxurious rosemary cream sauce, ensuring complete coverage.
- Return the dish to the 400°F oven, baking for 8-10 minutes until cod becomes perfectly opaque and flakes effortlessly.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley over the dish just before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Pat fish thoroughly with paper towels to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming.
- Select fresh, high-quality cod with firm, white flesh for the best texture and flavor.
- Use a cast-iron skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to achieve an even, beautiful golden crust on the fish.
- For a lower-carb version, replace potatoes with roasted cauliflower or turnips, which absorb the rosemary cream sauce beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Cod
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg