A friendly and elegant recipe where the cod is infused with the flavors of vegetables and thyme. Simple and delicious, this dish is suitable for all occasions.
Ingredients (for 4 people)
4 cod fillets (about 150 g each) 🐟
200 ml light or full-fat crème fraîche 🥛
1 leek, finely chopped 🌱
2 carrots, cut into small cubes 🥕
1 onion, chopped 🧅
A handful of cherry tomatoes, whole 🍅
2 sprigs of fresh thyme 🌿
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 🫒
Salt and freshly ground black pepper 🧂
Step-by-Step Preparation
Pre-cooking the vegetables
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan. Sauté the vegetables (onion, leek, carrots) over medium heat for 5 minutes. The vegetables should sweat slightly without losing their crunch.
Prepare the fish and vegetables
Arrange the cod fillets in a gratin dish in a single layer.
Spread the pre-cooked vegetables around them and add the whole cherry tomatoes.
Add the cream and herbs
Pour the crème fraîche over the fish and vegetables. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add the sprigs of thyme for an aromatic touch.
Oven cooking
Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes. The cod should be opaque and the sauce lightly browned.
Service and accompaniment
Serve immediately, accompanied by rice, quinoa or steamed potatoes. Cover each portion with the creamy sauce and decorate with a pinch of fresh parsley.
Flavor Tip
Add a pinch of nutmeg or a crushed garlic clove to the cream to enhance the flavors.
For an even lighter version, replace the cream with a mixture of plain yogurt and milk.
