Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Creamy Rosemary Cod & Potatoes

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

A comforting and elegant dish featuring flaky cod and tender roasted potatoes in a rich, rosemary-infused cream sauce with bright lemon notes.

  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound (450 g) Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 large shallot, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) chicken or fish stock
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 pound (450 g) cod fillets, cut into portions
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 230°C (450°F) and grease a baking dish.
  2. Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast for 20–25 minutes until golden.
  3. In a saucepan, heat butter and olive oil, then cook shallot until soft.
  4. Add garlic and cook briefly until fragrant.
  5. Stir in cream, stock, rosemary, lemon zest, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, cayenne, and capers. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  6. Season cod with remaining salt.
  7. Remove potatoes from oven and place cod among them.
  8. Pour sauce over the fish and potatoes.
  9. Bake for 10–15 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily.
  10. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Do not overcook cod to keep it tender.
  • Roasting potatoes first ensures proper texture.
  • Adjust lemon juice for more brightness.
  • Use fresh rosemary for best flavor.
  • Add extra stock if sauce thickens too much.
  • Author: Amelia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 420 kcal
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 26 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 28 g
  • Cholesterol: 95 mg