{"id":718,"date":"2025-11-18T18:28:26","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T19:28:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/?p=718"},"modified":"2025-11-27T09:46:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T09:46:31","slug":"cod-with-creamy-parsley-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.cherrywillingham.org.uk\/index.php\/2025\/11\/18\/cod-with-creamy-parsley-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Cod with Creamy Parsley Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"
Here I’ll show you the easiest and most delicious way to make the classic cod and parsley cream sauce!<\/strong><\/p>\n If you’ve ever had store-bought parsley sauce before, this is similar, but so much better. It’s honestly way too easy not to make as well! Follow me…<\/p>\n For this recipe, we’ll be using boneless skinless cod fillets. You’ll find these in all supermarkets and fishmongers; the main thing to look out for is fillets that are of a similar size<\/strong>, just so they all cook at an even rate<\/strong>. Not a huge deal if there’s some difference in size, you can just adjust the cooking times as needed.<\/p>\n When it comes to the preparation of the cod, there are two important steps:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Cod is very delicate when cooked, so I recommend using a non-stick pan<\/strong> so it doesn’t flake apart in the pan when you move it. I like to fry the cod in oil and butter<\/strong> – the butter adds a richness, whilst the oil helps prevent the butter from burning. The cod won’t take long to cook, just be vigilant!<\/p>\n Process shots: pat cod dry (photo 1), coat in seasoned flour (photo 2), add to pan with oil and butter (photo 3), fry both sides (photo 4).<\/em><\/p>\n Keep in mind the cod will continue cooking when resting and when added back to the pan. It’s better to slightly undercook it and finish it off at the end than to be too thorough and overdo it!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Parsley sauce and cod really are a match made in heaven. Parsley is a relatively subtle herb, so it doesn’t overpower the cod; more just complements it.<\/p>\n Alongside the cream and parsley, it’s important to add some more depth of flavour to give some body to the sauce<\/strong>. Here’s what we’re using:<\/em><\/p>\n The sauce comes together very quickly<\/strong> and thickens up nicely due to the mustard and lemon juice. I like to add the cod back in at the end to baste it in the sauce and warm it through<\/p>\n Process shots: fry shallots and parsley stalks in butter (photo 1), fry garlic (photo 2), stir in stock, cream, mustard and lemon juice (photo 3), simmer then add cod (photo 4).<\/em><\/p>\n The sauce is very simple and subtle, so make sure it’s properly seasoned to bring out the best in it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n I like to finish with more parsley<\/strong> alongside a lemon wedge<\/strong>! When it comes to Side Dishes<\/a>, here’s some inspo:<\/p>\n For more delicious cod recipes check out my Garlic Butter Cod<\/a> and Cod with Tomatoes & Capers<\/a>!<\/em><\/p>\n Alrighty, let’s tuck into the parsley sauce and cod shall we?!<\/strong><\/p>\n
<\/figure>\nPreparing the Cod<\/h2>\n
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Pan-Fried Cod<\/h3>\n
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Parsley Sauce for Cod<\/h2>\n
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How to serve Cod and Parsley Sauce<\/h2>\n
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<\/figure>\nHow to make Cod in Creamy Parsley Sauce (Full Recipe & Video)<\/h2>\n