Cod & Potatoes in Rosemary Cream Sauce
This creamy cod and potatoes dish is silky, herby, and comforting, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 fillets Fresh cod fillets Or other mild white fish like haddock or pollock
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes Thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Butter Or more olive oil if you’re dairy-light
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Fresh rosemary Dried works if that’s what you’ve got
- 1 cup Heavy cream Or half-and-half with a little extra simmer time
- 1 cup Low-sodium vegetable or seafood broth
- 1 medium Lemon, zest and juice
- to taste Salt and black pepper
- optional Grated Parmesan or Pecorino For extra richness
- optional Baby spinach or peas Stirred in at the end for a veggie boost
Instructions
Preparation
- Slice the potatoes thinly, about 1/8–1/4 inch.
- Pat the cod dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
Building Flavor Base
- In a large skillet, warm the olive oil and butter over medium heat (about 2 minutes).
- Add the garlic and chopped fresh rosemary, stirring until fragrant (about 30–60 seconds).
Cooking Potatoes
- Add the sliced potatoes to the skillet, tossing gently in the garlicky rosemary oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the broth and let it come to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for about 10–12 minutes, stirring once or twice until mostly tender.
Making Sauce
- Pour in the cream, add lemon zest and another pinch of rosemary. Stir and taste the sauce.
- Let it simmer uncovered for 3–5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Adding Cod
- Lower the heat to medium-low and gently lay the cod fillets on top of the potatoes. Spoon a little cream sauce over each fillet.
- Cover the skillet and cook for 8–10 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
Finishing Touches
- Squeeze in fresh lemon juice for brightness. If using Parmesan, sprinkle over the potatoes and sauce.
Notes
Slice potatoes ahead of time and store in cold water for a few hours. This dish reheats beautifully and can be meal-prepped for work lunches.