Description

Delight your taste buds with this elegant and flavorful recipe for Baked Cod with Orange Beurre Blanc. Tender cod fillets are baked to perfection and topped with a luscious citrus-infused butter sauce, creating a dish that is both impressive and easy to make.

Ingredients

Cod:

4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste

Orange Beurre Blanc:

1 orange (zested and juiced)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¼ cup white wine (dry)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small shallot (finely minced)
½ cup cold unsalted butter (cut into cubes)
1 teaspoon honey (optional)
Fresh parsley or chives (for garnish)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Prepare the cod: Pat the cod fillets dry and season with salt and pepper. Place in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 12–15 minutes.
Make the beurre blanc: In a saucepan, combine orange juice, lemon juice, white wine, vinegar, and shallot. Whisk in butter cubes until smooth. Stir in orange zest and honey.
Finish and serve: Plate the cod, spoon the beurre blanc over each fillet, garnish with parsley or chives, and serve.

Notes

Serve with rice pilaf, roasted asparagus, or sautéed spinach.
Sauce can be made ahead and gently reheated over low heat.