Description
Silky French Filets de Cabillaud en Sauce Cremeuse a la Moutarde whispers elegance on dinner plates. Mustard-kissed cream sauce envelops delicate cod, inviting diners to savor each luxurious Mediterranean-inspired bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod filets (approximately 5.3 ounces or 150 grams each)
- 200 milliliters (6.8 fluid ounces) heavy or light cream
- 100 milliliters (3.4 fluid ounces) dry white wine
Seasoning and Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon whole grain mustard (optional, for grainy texture)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (for decoration)
Instructions
- Season the cod fillets with salt and freshly ground black pepper, ensuring an even coating on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat, allowing the pan to warm evenly and create a smooth cooking surface.
- Carefully place the seasoned cod fillets into the heated skillet, cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes on each side until they develop a golden-brown exterior while maintaining a delicate, tender interior.
- Gently remove the cooked fillets from the skillet using a spatula, transferring them to a clean serving plate and keeping them warm for the upcoming sauce preparation.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and a splash of white wine to create a luxurious, velvety sauce that will complement the delicate fish.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients together, scraping any flavorful fish remnants from the pan to enhance the overall taste profile.
- Simmer the cream sauce for 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly and develops a rich, smooth consistency.
- Pour the creamy mustard sauce directly over the reserved cod fillets, ensuring an even and generous coverage.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or chives for a pop of color and additional flavor complexity.
- Serve immediately while the fish and sauce are still warm, accompanied by your choice of side dishes such as steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes.
Notes
- Choose fresh, high-quality cod fillets with firm, white flesh for the best texture and flavor.
- Control heat carefully to prevent fish from becoming tough or overcooked, aiming for a golden exterior and tender, flaky interior.
- Swap regular mustard with Dijon or whole grain mustard to add deeper, more complex flavor layers to the creamy sauce.
- Adapt recipe for dairy-free diets by using coconut cream or cashew cream instead of traditional heavy cream, maintaining the dish’s rich, velvety consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg