Cod Meuniere with Easy Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Cod Meuniere with Easy Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 fillets White fish (e.g. pacific cod or lightly salted cod); 1 Salt, pepper; 1 Plain flour; 1 -1 1/2 tablespoons Butter or margarine; 1 White wine or Japanese sake; 1 tbsp Butter or margarine; 1 tbsp or less White flour; 100 ml Milk; 1 tsp or less Mentsuyu; 1 dash Pepper; 1 Parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Season the fish with salt and pepper, and coat it with the flour (do not over season it).
2
If you are using lightly salted cod, season with pepper only and coat with flour.
3
Heat the butter in a skillet, arrange the fish, and pan-fry it until golden.
4
Turn it over, pour in a small amount of white wine, cover it, then steam the fish.
5
Once it is done cooking, transfer it onto a plate.
6
In a skillet, add the butter and the flour from the ingredients list for the sauce and saute over low heat.
7
Once the butter and the flour are incorporated, add the milk little by little.
8
Once it starts to thicken, add the mentsuyu and a pinch of black pepper at the end and the sauce is done!
9
Pour the sauce over the cooked fish, garnish it with parsley and enjoy.

349

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 fillets White fish (e.g. pacific cod or lightly salted cod), 1 Salt, pepper, 1 Plain flour, 1 -1 1/2 tablespoons Butter or margarine, and more.

Yes, Cod Meuniere with Easy Cream Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cod Meuniere with Easy Cream Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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