Cod & Potatoes in Rosemary Cream Sauce
Cod & Potatoes in Rosemary Cream Sauce is a delightful culinary creation that harmonizes tender cod fillets with creamy potatoes, all enveloped in a fragrant rosemary-infused sauce. This dish brings comfort food to the next level, making it perfect for family gatherings or intimate dinners. The rich cream sauce, combined with the bright notes of lemon and fresh herbs, makes each bite an indulgent experience. Prepare this easy and elegant recipe in just about 50 minutes, and impress your guests with a flavorful meal that is both satisfying and nourishing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 skinless, boneless cod fillets (150–180g each)
- 500g baby or Yukon Gold potatoes (halved or quartered)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 3 garlic cloves (finely minced)
- 1 small shallot (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- 1.5 cups heavy cream
- ½ cup halal-certified chicken or vegetable broth
Instructions
- Boil halved potatoes in salted water for 8–10 minutes until fork-tender; drain and set aside.
- Season cod fillets with salt, pepper, lemon juice, and zest; let marinate briefly.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat. Sear cod for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through; remove from pan.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and sauté garlic and shallots for 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add rosemary and cook for another minute.
- Pour in broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream; let simmer for about 6–8 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Toss boiled potatoes in the cream sauce for an additional 3–4 minutes before returning seared cod to the skillet.
- Simmer together on low heat for a couple more minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg