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Baked Cod with Parmesan Cream Sauce

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This Baked Cod with Parmesan Cream Sauce is incredibly simple, yet it tastes like you slaved away for hours. It’s a weeknight dinner champion that is fast, easy, and crowd-pleasing.

Ingredients

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Main ingredients

  • 4 fillets Cod (About 4-6 ounces each)
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese (Use good quality Parmesan for the best flavor.)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh lemon juice
  • 0 to taste Salt
  • 0 to taste Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly grease a baking dish. Season cod fillets generously with salt and pepper and place in the dish.
  3. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in fresh lemon juice. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  6. Pour the sauce evenly over the cod fillets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  8. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is a wonderful canvas for your own creativity. You can try other flaky white fish, add red pepper flakes for warmth, toss in vegetables like broccoli or spinach, or experiment with other fresh herbs. For a delightful texture contrast, sprinkle some panko breadcrumbs over the sauce-covered cod before baking. Always taste your sauce before pouring it over the fish and adjust seasoning as needed. Don’t overcook the cod, as it can become dry.

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