Cod with potatoes in mustard sauce
2 servings
45 minutes
Cod with potatoes in mustard sauce is a refined dish of European cuisine that combines simplicity of preparation with depth of flavor. The tender cod fillet baked on a layer of aromatic potatoes gains richness from the spicy sauce made with Dijon mustard, horseradish, and lemon juice. This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a festive feast. Mayonnaise adds creaminess to the sauce, while parsley brings freshness. The light acidity of lemon harmoniously complements the natural sweetness of the fish. It cooks quickly, and the result delights with its harmony of flavors and textures. The dish pairs especially well with a fresh salad or white wine, highlighting the sophistication of European culinary traditions.
1
Line the baking tray with foil, grease it with oil; preheat the oven to 200 degrees. Combine mayonnaise, mustard with horseradish, and lemon juice, and season the sauce with pepper.
- Mayonnaise: 120 g
- Dijon mustard with horseradish: 3 tablespoons
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons
- Ground black pepper: to taste
2
Cut unpeeled potatoes into thin slices, dip in sauce, and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake the potatoes in the oven for about thirteen minutes until lightly browned.
- Red potatoes: 300 g
3
Brush the cod fillet with the remaining sauce, season with salt and pepper, place the fish on the potatoes, and return the baking tray to the oven for another ten minutes, until the potatoes are done and the center of the cod pieces is opaque. Serve sprinkled with parsley.
- Cod fillet: 340 g
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Parsley: 5 g