Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful meal with this Creamy Cod & Potatoes with Rosemary Sauce recipe. Tender cod fillets are enveloped in a luscious rosemary-infused cream sauce, served over golden roasted baby potatoes. This dish is a perfect combination of creamy, savory, and herby flavors that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod & Potatoes:
- 1½ pounds cod fillets (cut into large pieces)
- 1½ pounds baby potatoes (halved)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Rosemary Sauce:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roast Potatoes: Toss halved baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper. Roast on a baking sheet for 25–30 minutes until golden and tender.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, heat remaining olive oil and butter. Cook shallot and garlic until softened. Add broth, cream, rosemary, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook the Cod: Season cod fillets with salt and pepper. Nestle them into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 8–10 minutes until opaque and flaky.
- Serve: Serve the cod and sauce over roasted potatoes. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Yukon gold potatoes work well for a creamy texture.
- For extra flavor, sear the cod in olive oil before adding to the sauce.
- This dish pairs beautifully with steamed green beans or a light salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: European-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion with potatoes
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
