Description
This comforting dish features tender cod fillets and new potatoes in a rich rosemary cream sauce, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz / 170 g each), skinless and pin-boned
- 1 lb (450 g) baby/new potatoes, halved or quartered to bite-size
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped (about ¾ cup)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- Zest and juice of ½ lemon
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes for heat, chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Place potatoes in a medium pot, cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil, and simmer until just tender (10–12 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Pat fish dry with paper towels; season both sides with salt and pepper and a little lemon zest.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. When hot, add cod fillets and sear 2–3 minutes per side until golden and the fish easily releases from the pan. Remove to a plate (fish will finish cooking in sauce).
- Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil and butter. Sauté the onion until translucent, 4–5 minutes. Add garlic and rosemary; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the par-cooked potatoes and simmer for 4–6 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and potatoes finish cooking. Stir occasionally.
- Nestle the cod into the sauce and spoon sauce over the fillets. Simmer gently for 2–4 more minutes, or until fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
- Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and sprinkle with chopped parsley if using. Serve immediately.
Notes
These values are estimates based on 6 oz (170 g) cod fillet per serving, ~113 g potatoes per serving, and heavy cream/butter quantities. Adjust preparation times based on exact quantities and preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 495
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2.5g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg