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Fish Fillets in Creamy Garlic Sauce

Fish Fillets in Creamy Garlic Sauce | Bacalao a la Crema

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mediterranean
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 623 kcal
Author Albert Bevia @ Spain on a Fork

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 60 ml
  • 2 cod fillets 8 oz / 225 grams each
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour 60 grams
  • 1 shallot (finely chopped)
  • 3 cloves garlic (roughly chopped)
  • 1 tbsp all purpose flour 9 grams
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine 60 ml
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme .50 grams
  • 1/2 cup low fat milk 120 ml
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth 120 ml
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley 8 grams
  • sea salt & black pepper
  • lemon wedges & parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in the olive oil

  2. In the meantime, pat the fish fillets completely dry, season with sea salt & black pepper on both sides and then coat each one in all purpose flour, making sure to coat them all around

  3. Add the fish fillets into the hot fry pan, fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden fried and fully cooked through, then transfer into a dish with paper towels

  4. Using the same pan with the same heat, add in the chopped shallot and garlic, mix continuously, after 2 to 3 minutes add in 1 tbsp (9 grams) flour, mix continuously, after 2 minutes add in the white wine and thyme, mix together and simmer

  5. After 3 minutes and the alcohol has been cooked off in the wine, add in the milk and broth, continue to mix for 3 to 4 minutes or until you get a slightly creamy sauce, then add in the chopped parsley and season with sea salt & black pepper, mix together, then add the fish fillets back into the pan, gently flip each one so they're coated in the sauce, then lower to a low-medium heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes

  6. Transfer the fish fillets into a serving dish, top off with the cream sauce and garnish with lemon wedges and fresh parsley, enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Get the Spanish Olive Oil I used to make this Recipe

Nutrition Facts
Fish Fillets in Creamy Garlic Sauce | Bacalao a la Crema
Amount Per Serving
Calories 623 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
Cholesterol 100mg33%
Sodium 388mg17%
Potassium 1173mg34%
Carbohydrates 35g12%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 47g94%
Vitamin A 679IU14%
Vitamin C 10mg12%
Calcium 142mg14%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.