Baked Fish in Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce
2 servings Take your fish dinner to the next level with this Baked Fish in a Creamy Garlic Butter Sauce. The fillets are beautifully baked in a rich garlic butter sauce with Dijon mustard, chili flakes, and fresh lemon slices, all topped with a smooth, luscious cream. This easy yet indulgent recipe... Read more ... is sure to impress! Read less x saved The Headless Chef Resident Chef September 16, 2024 20 min.30 min.1/5 20 min. 30 min. 1/5 Ingredients: Ingredients 2 cod fillet - Any white fish (or any white fish )2 TBSP of butter2 cloves of garlic - minced¼ TSP of crushed pepper flakes (dried)1 TBSP of fresh parsley - chopped1 TSP of Dijon mustard½ TSP of black pepper¼ TSP of salt½ cup of heavy cream½ lemon - sliced 2 cod fillet - Any white fish (or any white fish ) 2 TBSP of butter 2 cloves of garlic - minced ¼ TSP of crushed pepper flakes (dried) 1 TBSP of fresh parsley - chopped 1 TSP of Dijon mustard ½ TSP of black pepper ¼ TSP of salt ½ cup of heavy cream ½ lemon - sliced Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Baking Dish (Baking Pan), Lasagna Pan or Oval au Gratin1x Sauce Pan1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Baking Dish (Baking Pan), Lasagna Pan or Oval au Gratin 1x Sauce Pan 1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula Directions: 1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly grease a baking dish. 2. Prepare the Fish: Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Set them aside. Pat the fish fillets dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Set them aside. 3. Make the Garlic Butter Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes. Cook for another 30 seconds to release the flavors. Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the butter mixture. Let it cook for about 1 minute, allowing the ingredients to blend. In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh parsley and 1/4 teaspoon of chili flakes. Cook for another 30 seconds to release the flavors. Add 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the butter mixture. Let it cook for about 1 minute, allowing the ingredients to blend. 4. Add Cream: Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and gently stir the sauce until it begins to simmer. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. Pour in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and gently stir the sauce until it begins to simmer. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed. 5. Prepare to Bake: Arrange the seasoned fish fillets in the baking dish and place slices of lemon into the fish. Pour the prepared garlic butter cream sauce with lemon slices over the top. Arrange the seasoned fish fillets in the baking dish and place slices of lemon into the fish. Pour the prepared garlic butter cream sauce with lemon slices over the top. 6. Bake the Fish: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. 7. Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a minute. Serve the fish with the creamy sauce spooned over it, along with your choice of sides like steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it rest for a minute. Serve the fish with the creamy sauce spooned over it, along with your choice of sides like steamed vegetables or mashed potatoes. About the Author: The Headless ChefResident Chef # 2 42 Followers Published Recipes: 29Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Wellington, New ZealandMember since: 2024-09-10 Published Recipes: 29 Av. 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