Cabillaud au Four à la Moutarde et Crème Citronnée
Cabillaud au Four à la Moutarde et Crème Citronnée is a delightful dish that beautifully marries the zesty flavors of mustard and lemon with tender baked cod. This light yet flavorful recipe is perfect for both casual family dinners and elegant gatherings. With just a handful of wholesome ingredients, you can create a meal that’s not only easy to prepare but also impressively sophisticated. The creamy sauce enhances the delicate fish, making it a guilt-free indulgence that’s quick to make and simple to clean up.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (approximately 150 g each)
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
- 150 ml light cream
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh dill for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and lightly oil a baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mustard, cream, lemon juice, optional lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Arrange the cod fillets in the prepared baking dish and generously coat them with the mustard-lemon sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes or until the fish is tender and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish with fresh dill before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg