Baked Cod with Orange Beurre Blanc Recipe
Enjoy a taste of France with this elegant Baked Cod with Orange Beurre Blanc recipe. Tender cod fillets are baked to perfection and topped with a luscious orange-infused butter sauce that will elevate your seafood dinner to a whole new level.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Orange Beurre Blanc:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 1 shallot, finely minced
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- Chopped chives or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven: to 400°F. Grease a baking dish and place cod fillets inside. Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Bake for 12–15 minutes until fish is opaque and flakes easily.
- Make the beurre blanc: In a saucepan, simmer white wine, orange juice, orange zest, vinegar, and shallot. Reduce liquid, whisk in butter cubes until creamy. Stir in Dijon mustard. Strain sauce if desired and keep warm.
- Serve: Baked cod topped with orange beurre blanc, garnish with herbs.
Notes
- For a lighter sauce, use less butter or add a touch of cream.
- Pairs well with rice pilaf or roasted asparagus.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
