Description
This Roasted Cod with Tomato Cream Sauce recipe offers a flavorful, elegant dish featuring tender cod fillets roasted with garlic and cherry tomatoes, complemented by a rich and creamy tomato sauce that is perfect for a delightful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Fish and Roasting
- 4 cod fillets (6 to 8 oz. each)
- 1 head of garlic, cut in half widthwise
- 3 pints cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Roast the Cod and Vegetables: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and arrange the cod fillets, garlic halves (skin on, cut side up), and halved cherry tomatoes in a single layer. Drizzle everything with olive oil and season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper. Roast in the oven for about 15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and cooked through. Once done, transfer the cod to a plate and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.
- Prepare the Sauce Base: While the cod roasts, heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté briefly. Pour in the dry white wine, low-sodium chicken stock, and add the tomato paste. Season with salt and pepper, then bring the mixture to a boil. Allow it to simmer for 5 minutes to reduce slightly and develop flavor.
- Add Roasted Garlic and Tomatoes: Carefully squeeze the roasted garlic cloves out of their skins—they should separate easily. Add the garlic and half of the roasted cherry tomatoes from the sheet pan into the simmering sauce. Bring it back to a boil and simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors together.
- Blend and Finish the Sauce: Turn off the heat. Using an immersion blender, blend the sauce until it’s smooth and creamy. Stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated, creating a luscious tomato cream sauce.
- Serve: Plate the roasted cod fillets and spoon the tomato cream sauce over the fish. Garnish with the remaining roasted cherry tomatoes and sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve immediately and enjoy a rich, comforting meal.
Notes
- Ensure the cod fillets are of similar size for even cooking.
- Use fresh and ripe cherry tomatoes for the best flavor.
- Dry white wine adds acidity and depth, but you may substitute with additional chicken stock if preferred.
- Handle the roasted garlic carefully as it can be soft and may blend easily into the sauce.
- This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: Roasted Cod, Tomato Cream Sauce, Garlic, Cherry Tomatoes, Healthy Seafood Recipe, Easy Dinner
