Description
This creamy cod and potatoes in rosemary sauce is a simple yet elegant one-pan meal made with Yukon potatoes, capers, and a zesty lemon cream sauce. Weeknight-friendly and full of comfort.
Ingredients
1 lb Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
1 lb cod fillet, cut into 4 portions
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup chicken or fish stock
2 sprigs rosemary
1 shallot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp capers
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp Dijon mustard
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tsp salt (divided)
¼ tsp black pepper
Chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease an 8×8 dish. Toss potatoes with 1 tbsp oil, salt, pepper; roast 25 mins.
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Meanwhile, sauté shallots and garlic in butter + 1 tbsp oil. Add cream, stock, rosemary, lemon, Dijon, capers. Simmer 5 mins.
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Remove potatoes, nestle in cod, pour over sauce. Bake 10–15 mins.
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Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Fish swap: Use haddock, halibut, or tilapia.
- Dairy-free: Try full-fat coconut milk + olive oil in place of cream and butter.
- Add veggies: Roast carrots or fennel with the potatoes for a heartier dish.
- Herb twist: Swap rosemary for thyme or tarragon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mediterranean