New England Creamed Cod
A simple New England classic that highlights the flaky tenderness and light taste of the cod or any white fish.
Ingredients
2 | pounds |
cod fillets
or haddock |
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2 | tablespoons |
butter
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2 | tablespoons |
all-purpose flour
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1 | cup |
milk
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¼ | teaspoon |
salt
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1 | x |
black pepper
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* |
Directions
Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).
Butter aluminum foil. Place fish on the foil, dot with small knobs of butter and loosely wrap.
Place foil packet of fish on a baking sheet and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until the cod is cooked through.
Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add butter, when sizzling add the flour and whisk in to make a roux.
Whisking constantly, pour in the milk. Whisk to prevent the formation of lumps. Add the salt and black pepper to taste.
Bring to the boil for 2 minutes to cook the flour and thicken the sauce. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Place the fish in serving the appropriate baking dish and pour on the white sauce.
Heat in oven until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 200g (7.1 oz)
Chromecod
Grew up on this. Simple but perfect!
over 11 years agoGreat
over 6 years agoMy dad would order this when at the restaurant. They would serve it over real mashed potatoes. I've been having a desire for it, so thought I'd try making it myself. Hopefully comes out good.
about 6 years agoMy Dad was a Chef by trade and used to make creamed cod at home for us a lot. Also, can put hard boiled eggs and potatoes in it. Delightful !
over 5 years agoMy mother used to make this - creamed cod on toast points - simple & awesome!
over 5 years agoMy dad used to make cream cod fish and put on mashed potatoes
Deborah United States
- 5 months ago
United States
Grew up in Maine with this main dish with sliced hard boiled eggs and quartered potatoes! Yum
about 5 years agoWe always topped it with fried salt pork and it's drippings and white raw onion soaked in vinegar. Called it Cape Cod Turkey Dinner. Grew up with this. It's delicious!
almost 5 years agoEverything is better with pig fat haha!
Jack
My Mom made this all the time. She poached the cod in milk, then used that milk to make the sauce, and would only use white pepper. Amazing. Served with boiled potatoes.
over 3 years agoI too grew up with this dish and still make it. Many times I add peas.
about 3 years agoWow I forgot all about this recipe. Started baking the cod fish the smell hit a trigger point. I put a touch of lemon on the cod...Then the potatoes with carrots and the white sauce Yum! When I make the white sauce I remove the pot from the stove while adding the flour and milk only putting it onto the burner for 30 sec. at a time seems to stop those lumps! Thanks Lorraine
almost 3 years agoYes I also add peas and grew up with it in Boston. Any seafood available to me, I
almost 3 years agocream and great for leftover fish.
Jack
My aunt made this with shredded Lutefisk for the first family gathering at Christmas Eve every year. That side of my family is from central MN. Not sure of the full technique but I know it was a long process (probably due to the Lutefisk prep). I loved it over toast. Only some of the family liked it. For the others, there was plenty of Swedish meatballs and other dishes.
about 1 year agoI’m going to try making it with regular Cod for hopefully a similar flavor….