Description
Zesty baked cod with orange beurre blanc brings Mediterranean coastal flavors to your dinner table. Delicate fish meets silky citrus sauce, creating a luxurious meal that promises restaurant-quality elegance you can easily craft at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood:
- 4 fillets cod
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp shallots, minced
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 tbsp orange zest
Garnish and Seasoning:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking dish with olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Season cod fillets with salt and pepper, ensuring even coverage on both sides.
- Place seasoned cod in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake the fish for 12-15 minutes until it becomes opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish bakes, prepare the orange beurre blanc sauce by combining white wine, minced shallots, and orange juice in a saucepan.
- Simmer the liquid mixture over medium heat until reduced by half, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in cold butter pieces, creating a smooth and emulsified sauce.
- Stir in orange zest to enhance the citrus flavor of the sauce.
- Remove cod from the oven and let it rest for 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer the fish to serving plates and generously drizzle with the warm orange beurre blanc sauce.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and orange slices for added visual appeal and brightness.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the delicate fish and rich, tangy sauce.
Notes
- Ensure cod is fresh and of high quality for the best flavor and texture.
- Pat fish dry before seasoning to achieve a crispy exterior and prevent steaming.
- Use room temperature butter for smoother and faster sauce emulsification.
- Adjust baking time based on thickness of cod fillets to prevent overcooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg