Description
This, my friend, is the weeknight dinner you didn’t know you needed. It’s creamy, comforting, and full of tender cod fillets nestled in a garlicky herb sauce with soft, buttery potatoes soaking up all the goodness. Everything cooks in one skillet (because we love a minimal cleanup moment), and the whole thing feels like a seaside vacation in comfort food form. Bonus: it looks fancy but is ridiculously easy.
Ingredients
• 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each, fresh or thawed if frozen)
• 1½ lbs baby potatoes, halved or quartered
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1½ cups chicken or vegetable broth
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (or 1 tsp fresh)
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley or dill, for garnish
• Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
Cook the potatoes.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the halved potatoes, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and almost fork-tender.Build the flavor base.
Push the potatoes to one side. Add the onion and garlic to the empty space, cooking until soft and fragrant (about 2–3 minutes). Stir everything together.Add the liquid magic.
Pour in the broth, cream, mustard, and thyme. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Let it cook uncovered for 5–7 minutes, until slightly thickened and the potatoes are fully tender.Cook the cod.
Nestle the cod fillets into the sauce and spoon a bit of the cream over them. Cover the skillet and simmer on low for about 6–8 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.Finish and serve.
Taste the sauce and season with more salt or pepper if needed. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and serve with lemon wedges for a bright finish.
Notes
• Crusty bread to mop up that dreamy sauce
• A crisp green salad with vinaigrette
• Steamed green beans or asparagus for extra veg
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: ~430 kcal per serving
- Carbohydrates: ~24g
- Protein: ~34g