Description
This Cod and Potatoes with Rosemary Cream Sauce is an elegant yet easy dinner idea, perfect for busy nights or cozy weekends. It features tender cod fillets roasted with golden baby potatoes and enveloped in a velvety rosemary cream sauce. The dish is full of comforting flavors with fresh herbs and creamy texture, making it one of the best healthy dinner ideas to elevate your mealtime. Whether you’re hunting for quick dinner ideas or a refined meal for guests, this easy recipe delivers big results with minimal effort. It also fits gluten-free diets and reheats beautifully the next day!
Ingredients
3 cod fillets
1.5 lbs baby potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 cup heavy cream
2 garlic cloves minced
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
0.5 teaspoon onion powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a large oven-safe baking dish.
2. Rinse and halve baby potatoes. Pat cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper.
3. Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and a pinch of rosemary. Spread in baking dish and roast for 20 minutes.
4. In a small saucepan, combine cream, garlic, rosemary, onion powder, and lemon juice. Heat gently for 5 minutes (do not boil).
5. Remove dish from oven. Nestle cod among potatoes and pour cream sauce evenly over everything.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes until cod flakes easily and potatoes are fork-tender.
7. Optionally broil for 2–3 minutes to brown the top lightly.
8. Let rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley and additional rosemary.
Notes
Pat the cod dry thoroughly before seasoning to ensure the best texture.
Always pre-roast the potatoes for 20 minutes to guarantee they’re fully cooked.
Use heavy cream, not milk, to avoid curdling and achieve a rich sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 38 minutes
- Category: Dinner/Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: European-inspired / Contemporary Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (approx. 1 cod fillet + potatoes + sauce)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: easy dinner, cod recipes, creamy sauce, rosemary, baked fish, dinner ideas