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Tender Baked Cod and Yukon Potatoes

A delightful dish that combines tender cod and Yukon gold potatoes in a creamy rosemary and lemon sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the main dish
  • 4 pieces cod fillets (about 6 ounces each) You can substitute with tilapia or haddock.
  • 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, sliced thinly
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or coconut cream.
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 1 piece lemon, zested and juiced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, toss the sliced Yukon potatoes with olive oil, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Layer the potatoes at the bottom of a greased baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, chopped rosemary, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Add the minced garlic.
  5. Place the cod fillets on top of the potato layer, season with salt and pepper, then pour the creamy rosemary sauce over everything.
Baking
  1. Pop the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
Serving
  1. Once done, sprinkle fresh parsley on top and serve straight from the baking dish.

Notes

This dish is fantastic for meal prep. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to three days. Reheat gently.