Best 7 Baked Fish With Cream Sauce Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with our collection of delectable baked fish recipes featuring a creamy sauce. These dishes offer a perfect balance of flavors and textures, making them ideal for a satisfying and memorable meal. From the classic Creamy Baked Cod to the indulgent Creamy Pesto Baked Salmon, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Discover the secrets to creating a velvety smooth sauce that complements the flaky fish, resulting in a dish that will tantalize your taste buds. Explore variations using different types of fish, flavorful herbs, and vegetables to customize your culinary creation. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook looking to impress, our baked fish with cream sauce recipes will guide you through the process of crafting a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED COD IN CREAM SAUCE



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This baked cod is hands-down my favorite fish dish. It turns out perfectly flaky every time. The flavorful, creamy sauce puts it over the top!

Provided by Erica Walker

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 cod fillets
1 tsp. kosher salt (or to taste)
4 Tbsp. butter (melted)
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 c. breadcrumbs (seasoned)
3 Tbsp. butter
3 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. whipping cream ((or half and half))
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp Parmesan cheese (grated)
kosher salt (to taste)
black pepper (to taste)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400-degrees.
  • Prepare cream sauce (see instructions below) and set aside, keeping warm.
  • Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray and place cod fillets in the dish. Sprinkle with salt.
  • Combine melted butter and garlic and brush over fillets, reserving any leftover butter mixture.
  • Sprinkle seasoned breadcrumbs over fillets and pour remaining butter mixture over the top.
  • Pour cream sauce in the spaces between the cod fillets so it fills up the baking dish and just the tops of the fillets are visible.
  • Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the cream sauce starts bubbling.
  • When the sauce starts bubbling up, set oven to "broil" and broil for about 3-5 minutes or until the fillets start to turn golden brown.
  • Keep a CLOSE eye on it to make sure it doesn't start to burn.
  • Remove from oven and serve with potatoes, rice, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 kcal, Carbohydrate 27 g, Protein 41 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Cholesterol 157 mg, Sodium 764 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED FISH WITH LEMON CREAM SAUCE (ONE BAKING DISH!)



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Recipe video above. A fantastic quick-fix dinner - baked fish in a lemon cream sauce, all made in ONE PAN! Don't let the short ingredient list fool you, this tastes so good! The key to the tasty sauce is the fish juices that leeches out while baking and is essentially the broth for the sauce!

Provided by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats

Categories     Dinner

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 x 150- 180g / 5 - 6 oz fish fillets (, about 1.5cm / 1/2" thick, skinless and boneless (Note 1))
50g / 4 tbsp unsalted butter
1/4 cup cream, heavy / thickened ((See Note 2 for sub options))
1 - 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
Salt & pepper
1 1/2 tbsp eschallots (French onion) (, finely chopped (Note 3))
Fresh parsley and lemon slices (, to serve)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 200°C / 390°F (all oven types).
  • Place fish in a baking dish - ensure the fish isn't crammed in too snugly. See video or photos in post. Sprinkle both sides of fish with salt and pepper.
  • Place butter, cream, garlic, mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a microwave proof jug or bowl. Microwave in 2 x 30 sec bursts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  • Sprinkle fish with shallots, then pour over sauce.
  • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes, or until fish is just cooked. Remove from oven and transfer fish to serving plates. Spoon over sauce, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if using.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 213 g, Calories 282 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 34.1 g, Fat 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Cholesterol 128 mg, Sodium 194 mg

FISH WITH CREAM SAUCE



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This recipe is the easy entree to prepare when you want something nutritious and quick for your family. Even people who don't like fish enjoy this satisfying dish. A sour cream sauce complements the mild-flavored fish.-Tiffany Taylor, St. Petersburg, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 slices bread, cubed
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1-1/2 pounds sole or haddock or grouper
1 cup milk
1-1/2 cups sour cream

Steps:

  • In a large skillet over medium heat, toast bread cubes in butter until golden brown; set aside. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add fish, one fillet at a time; shake to coat. , Place in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Slowly pour milk over fillets. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. , Spoon sour cream over fillets. Top with the reserved bread cubes. Bake 5 minutes longer or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts :

CREAMY PARMESAN SAUCE FOR FISH



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Quick and easy and incredible flavorful. One of our all time favorite go-to recipes. Sauce goes well on any type of seafood!

Provided by tina

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
2 pounds cod fillets
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup butter, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

Steps:

  • Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly coat with about 1 teaspoon butter.
  • Lay fish in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Mix Parmesan cheese, 1/3 cup butter, mayonnaise, green onion, lemon juice, dill, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce together in a bowl.
  • Broil fish in the preheated oven until it flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Gently spread Parmesan cheese mixture over fish; return to oven and broil until topping is bubbling and lightly browned, about 2 more minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 96.7 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 31.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 490.4 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

TILAPIA WITH CREAMY SAUCE



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This dish is quick, easy, and even better, it's healthy! Served on a bed of rice with the sauce arranged artistically around the plate, it looks absolutely stunning.

Provided by SUGAKISES

Categories     Seafood     Fish     Tilapia

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 (4 ounce) fillets tilapia
butter flavored cooking spray
4 teaspoons margarine, melted
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed
1 tablespoon lemon-pepper seasoning
4 teaspoons cream cheese
5 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill weed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place the tilapia fillets on the sheet, and coat them lightly with cooking spray. Spoon the melted margarine over each fillet, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Season with lemon pepper and 2 tablespoons of dill.
  • Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
  • While the fish is baking, combine the cream cheese, 5 tablespoons of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of dill in a small bowl. Heat in the microwave for 1 minute and 10 seconds, then stir to blend.
  • Place fillets onto serving plates, and spoon sauce around them in a decorative fashion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.6 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 46.8 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 480.1 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

BAKED FISH WITH MUSHROOMS AND CREAM



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Make and share this Baked Fish with Mushrooms and Cream recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Orange Roughy

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 tablespoons butter
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/4 cup cognac or 1/4 cup brandy
1/2 cup canned crushed tomatoes, with added puree
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 (8 ounce) orange roughy fillets
1/2 cup grated gruyere cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add mushrooms; sauté until golden, about 7 minutes.
  • Add Cognac; simmer until liquid reduces to glaze.
  • Reduce heat to medium.
  • Add tomatoes, cream and thyme; simmer until sauce thickens, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in another heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Season fish with salt and pepper.
  • Add fish to skillet; sauté until just cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer fish to broiler-proof baking dish.
  • Spoon sauce over.
  • Sprinkle cheese over.
  • Broil until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.

BAKED FISH WITH PARMESAN-SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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Make and share this Baked Fish With Parmesan-Sour Cream Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 lbs orange roughy fillets
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine, melted

Steps:

  • Place filets in single layer in a lightly greased 13x9" pan.
  • Stir together sour cream, Parmesan cheese, paprika, salt and pepper.
  • Spread mixture evenly over filets.
  • Sprinkle with bread crumbs, and drizzle with butter.
  • Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes or until fish flakes with fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 233.5, Fat 14.3, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 99.6, Sodium 430.9, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 21.9

Tips:

  • Select the freshest fish: Opt for fish that has a mild flavor and firm texture, such as cod, haddock, or tilapia.
  • Season the fish: Before baking, season the fish with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. This will enhance the flavor of the fish.
  • Use a flavorful cream sauce: The cream sauce is a key component of this dish, so make sure it's packed with flavor. Use a combination of heavy cream, butter, garlic, shallots, and herbs.
  • Don't overcook the fish: Fish cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked fish will be dry and tough. Bake the fish for just until it is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately: Baked fish with cream sauce is best served hot, so make sure to serve it immediately after it's cooked.

Conclusion:

Baked fish with cream sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a restaurant-quality baked fish with cream sauce that will impress your family and friends.

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