Description
Discover a delightful seafood dish with this Creamy Baked Cod Recipe. Featuring tender, flaky cod fillets enveloped in a luxurious creamy sauce, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home. The combination of rich flavors and satisfying textures will leave everyone asking for seconds. Quick and easy to prepare, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice, potatoes, or seasonal vegetables for a complete meal that delights the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cod fillets
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/2 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 cups whipping cream (or half-and-half)
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and spray a baking dish (9×13) with cooking spray.
- Brush cod fillets with melted butter and minced garlic mixture; sprinkle with salt.
- Top each fillet with seasoned breadcrumbs and any leftover butter mixture.
- In a saucepan, whisk together melted butter and cornstarch; gradually add whipping cream and milk until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese.
- Pour the cream sauce around the cod, leaving 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 (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg