Easy Baked Cod Recipe: Indulge With This Delicious Cod in Lemon Dijon Cream Sauce Recipe Seafood Dinner

Flaky cod fillets baked in a creamy Dijon lemon cream sauce is heavenly. This easy baked cod recipe is on the table in about 20 minutes. So simple and so delicious! 

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound cod fillets, at least 1/2-inch thick
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon minced shallots
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 - 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 2 - 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• minced fresh thyme or parsley

Here's how to make it: 

1. Season the fish with salt and pepper and place in a baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a sauté pan. Add the shallots and cook about 2 minutes to soften. Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the cream, Dijon and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently until it thickens up a little.
3. Pour the sauce over the fish. Sprinkle with the herbs.
4. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 10 to 12 minutes or until fish flakes easily. 

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