**Cod Au Gratin: A Classic French Dish with a Modern Twist**
Cod au gratin is a classic French dish that combines delicate cod fillets with a creamy, cheesy sauce and a crispy breadcrumb topping. It's a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as a side dish, and it's perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. This article features two recipes for cod au gratin: a traditional recipe and a modern recipe with a few twists. The traditional recipe uses a simple béchamel sauce made with butter, flour, and milk, while the modern recipe uses a combination of béchamel sauce and heavy cream for a richer flavor. Both recipes are topped with a mixture of bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley for a golden brown crust. With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes will guide you through the process of creating this delicious and elegant dish in your own kitchen.
COD AU GRATIN
This cod au gratin is a cheesy seafood recipe using raw cod fillets, baked slowly in a creamy sauce. Topped with grated hard cheese and breadcrumbs.
Provided by Michelle Minnaar
Categories Main Course
Time 1h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/355°F/ gas mark 4.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan and incorporate the flour to form a roux.
- Slowly pour in the milk and whisk vigorously to smooth out any lumps that might form.
- Continue stirring until the sauce has thickened then add the zest, mustard, dill, and Dziugas cheese. Season to taste.
- Arrange the cod fillets in one layer in an ovenproof baking dish.
- Pour the sauce over the fish.
- Mix the breadcrumbs, cheddar and oil in a bowl then scatter evenly on the fish.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until it is golden and crispy on top.
- Serve immediately with crusty bread for dipping in the luscious sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 298 calories, Sugar 3.3 g, Sodium 358 mg, Fat 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Protein 16.5 g, Cholesterol 68 mg
TRADITIONAL NEWFOUNDLAND COD AU GRATIN
Cod au gratin is a traditional Newfoundland recipe with the star ingredient being, of course, cod! There's a lovely béchamel, or white sauce, covering the fish. Then it's topped with cheese and breadcrumbs and oven baked until bubbly and brown. So comforting and delicious!
Provided by Dawn | Girl Heart Food
Categories Main Course
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Place cod in a casserole dish (about 8-inch x 11-inch or something similar) and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Set aside until you make the sauce. See "Notes" below if using cod fillets that have been previously frozen.
- In a small saucepan on the stovetop, heat milk over low heat just to warm through (the milk will be used shortly for the sauce).
- Meanwhile, in another saucepan on the stovetop, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- To onion, add butter; melt. Add flour and stir to form a paste. Cook, stirring often, for about 3 to 5 minutes. Slowly add the warmed milk to this (1/2 cup at a time), whisking after each addition until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes or so. Sauce mixture should coat the back of a spoon. Mixture will be thick.
- To sauce mixture, add remaining 1 teaspoon of salt, black pepper, lemon zest and 1.5 teaspoons of dill (you can use less, if you prefer). Stir to combine. Pour sauce mixture over cod, coating all fish. Stir to ensure mixture is incorporated well.
- Sprinkle cheddar cheese and croissant crumbs (or regular bread crumbs) on top of sauced fish mixture. Bake in preheated oven for 40 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Once done, sprinkle remaining 1/4 teaspoon of dried dill over top. Let cool for about 20 to 30 minutes before serving (don't skip this; it allows things to settle). Serve with lemon wedges (if desired). Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 653 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 50 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Cholesterol 181 mg, Sodium 1279 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CREAMY COD AND POTATO GRATIN
I got a Food Wish for a classic creamed cod recently (which, by the way, was one of my childhood favorites), but instead of doing the traditional version, I decided I'd try to make it a little bit fancier and refined and present basically all the same ingredients, but in an individual-sized, beautifully browned and bubbling, gratin form. Not to spoil the ending, but I was very happy with how this came out!
Provided by Chef John
Time 1h20m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potatoes in a large pot of well-salted water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer gently until tender, about 20 minutes.
- While potatoes simmer, trim, bone, and cut the cod fillets across into 2-inch pieces.
- Drain potatoes well and return to the pot. Add a pinch of cayenne, salt, and 4 tablespoons butter. Mash until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Grease 2 individual-sized casserole or baking dishes with 1 tablespoon butter. Place both dishes on a baking sheet.
- Transfer about 2/3 cup of the mashed potatoes into each of the prepared dishes. Smooth out evenly and make a shallow depression with a spoon down the middle. Set aside.
- Heat remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a deep 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the shallots in the hot butter with a pinch of salt until they just start to turn golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cream, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne, and bring to a simmer. Add cod and wait for the sauce to come back to a simmer. Cook for 1 minute, while basting with the sauce; turn and cook for 1 minute more.
- Pour in lemon juice and turn off the heat; stir for about 30 seconds.
- Divide the pieces of cod over the potato. Add enough sauce to just cover the fish and return the pan to the stove.
- Bring sauce to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the sauce reduces and thickens, 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off the heat and stir in tarragon.
- Spoon the thickened sauce over the cod. Add a light dusting of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
- Bake in the center of the preheated oven until cod is cooked through and the sauce is browned and bubbling, 10 to 15 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1089.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 333.3 mg, Fat 86.3 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 38.5 g, SaturatedFat 53.5 g, Sodium 216.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
COD AU GRATIN
Make and share this Cod Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bert2421
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Melt butter, add flour, salt and pepper.
- Stir to make a paste.
- Add milk and cook until it thickens, stirring constantly.
- Grease a 2-quart casserole.
- pour a little of the sauce over the bottom.
- Add a layer of cod, sprinkle with cheese.
- Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese.
- Bake at 350 until nicely browned (about 1/2 hour).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 126.6, Sodium 1092.1, Carbohydrate 11.4, Fiber 0.2, Protein 35.4
COD AU GRATIN
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x 12 inch baking dish. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add cod fillets and cook for 4 to 6 minutes; drain.
- Melt margarine in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat and mix in the flour and milk. Return to stove over medium heat, and stir until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Flake fish into baking dish, alternating layers with sauce. Sprinkle top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 379.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.3 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 39.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 391.4 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
CANADIAN COD AU GRATIN
This recipe is from New Foundland, Canada, where fish is in plentiful. It can be served as an appetizer or as a main dish.
Provided by Scandigirl
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix flour with melted butter over low heat.
- Pour milk in slowly.
- Add pepper and salt to taste.
- Increase heat to high.
- Continue stirring.
- Grease casserole dish.
- Pour a little sauce in dish, layer flaked fish, cheese, sauce, then another layer of fish and cheese.
- Bake at 350 F for 1/2 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.5, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 115.8, Sodium 882.5, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 0.2, Protein 33
SEAFOOD AU GRATIN
A seafood casserole is a 'must' for a bountiful buffet. My father was a fisherman, so we ate fish almost every day. Over the years, I've tasted many seafood dishes, but none better than this one. -Hazel McMullin, Amherst, Nova Scotia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Arrange fish and scallops in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish., In a small saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in flour and pepper until smooth; gradually add broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 1/4 cup of each cheese; set aside. , In a small skillet, saute mushrooms in remaining butter until tender; stir into cheese sauce. Spoon over seafood. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella, cheddar and Parmesan cheese. Cover and bake 15-20 minutes or until bubbly and fish flakes easily with a fork. If desired, top with chives to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 29g protein.
COD AU GRATIN
There are other cod recipes on Zaar, but not identical to this one that I discovered on Allrecipes.com. It was submitted by Rose Small. She said "If you want to impress a Newfoundlander, do it with simple goodness. This recipe is straight from Newfoundland!" I'll be making this one soon.
Provided by Happy Hippie
Categories Cheese
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Grease an 8x 12 inch baking dish.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- Add cod fillets and cook for 4 to 6 minutes; drain.
- Melt margarine in a medium saucepan.
- Remove from heat and mix in the flour and milk.
- Return to stove over medium heat, and stir until thickened.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Flake fish into baking dish, alternating layers with sauce.
- Sprinkle top with shredded cheese.
- Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until cheese is browned.
Tips:
- Choose a firm, thick piece of cod. This will ensure that the fish won't fall apart during cooking.
- Season the cod simply with salt and pepper. This will allow the delicate flavor of the fish to shine through.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. This will help it adhere to the fish and create a rich, flavorful crust.
- Bake the cod until it is cooked through and flakes easily with a fork. This will typically take about 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the cod immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular options include roasted vegetables, steamed rice, or mashed potatoes.
Conclusion:
Cod au gratin is a classic French dish that is both elegant and easy to make. It is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The combination of tender cod, creamy sauce, and crispy bread crumbs is sure to please everyone at the table. With a little planning and preparation, you can create a delicious and impressive cod au gratin that will wow your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new seafood recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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