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Cod au Gratin

Cod au Gratin is a classic and comforting dish Tender pieces of cod in a cheese sauce topped with a bread crumb topping.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Canadian, Newfoundland Inspired
Keyword: cod, comfort food, Seafood
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Cod fillets skin removed
  • 1 Small onion finely diced.
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1 Garlic clove crushed
  • 1 Teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 Teaspoon tarragon
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1/2 Cup parmesan finely grated
  • 3/4 Cup cheddar finely grated
  • 1 Cup bread crumbs
  • Small bunch chives finely chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place the fish in a deep sided baking dish, 9 x 6 inch. Evenly spread over the onion and set aside.
  • In a large sauce pan set over medium to high heat, add the butter and garlic until it sizzles. Add the flour and stir quickly and continue to stir for a few minutes. Start gradually adding the milk and whisking as it thickens. Continue this until all the milk has been added and you have a thick sauce.
  • Add the mustard, tarragon, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Stir well and remove from heat.
  • Pour the sauce over the fish.
  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs with the cheddar cheese and chives. Mix well. Sprinkle over the fish.
  • Bake for about 45 minutes or until fish is completely cooked and the top is golden. Let sit for about 10 minutes before serving.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Nutrition Facts
Cod au Gratin
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 380 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Cholesterol 104mg35%
Sodium 513mg22%
Potassium 799mg23%
Carbohydrates 20g7%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 531IU11%
Vitamin C 2mg2%
Calcium 353mg35%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.