Cod & Potatoes in Rosemary Cream Sauce Recipe
A delightful and creamy dish featuring tender cod fillets and baby potatoes in a flavorful rosemary cream sauce. This recipe balances the richness of the cream with the freshness of lemon and herbs, creating a satisfying main course perfect for a special dinner.
- Author: Rita
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Halal
Cod Fillets:
- 4 cod fillets (150–180g each), skinless and boneless
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Potatoes:
- 500g baby potatoes or Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or quartered
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Rosemary Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 1 small shallot or onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or ½ tsp dried rosemary)
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup halal-certified chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or chives for garnish (optional)
- Prepare Potatoes: Wash and cut the potatoes, then boil until tender. Drain and set aside.
- Marinate Cod: Season cod fillets with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest. Let them marinate briefly.
- Cook Cod: Sear cod fillets in a skillet until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, shallots, and rosemary. Add broth, cream, and mustard. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Add potatoes to the sauce, then return cod fillets to the skillet. Simmer together briefly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or chives and serve hot with bread or salad.
Notes
- You can adjust the thickness of the sauce by simmering for a shorter or longer time.
- Feel free to add other herbs or spices to customize the flavor of the dish.
- Ensure the cod is cooked through but be careful not to overcook to maintain its tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with potatoes and sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Cod, Potatoes, Rosemary, Cream Sauce, Dinner Recipe