Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Fish

Name: Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Fish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon butter, or as needed; 0.75 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 0.33333334326744 cup butter, softened; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup chopped green onion; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons dried dill weed; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®); 2 pounds cod fillets

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This is the best sauce for fish — it's quick, easy, and incredibly flavorful. This creamy white sauce is one of our all-time favorite go-to recipes and tastes great with any seafood.

Submitted by tina

Updated on February 29, 2024

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A fish filet covered in creamy parmesan sauce, served with a lemon wedge and green beans

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup butter, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup chopped green onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons dried dill weed (Optional)
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
2 pounds cod fillets

Directions

Gather the ingredients. Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; lightly coat with 1 teaspoon butter.

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Mix together Parmesan, 1/3 cup butter, mayonnaise, green onion, lemon juice, dill, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.

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Lay cod fillets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

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Cook under the preheated broiler until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes.

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Gently spread Parmesan mixture over fish; return to the oven and broil until topping is bubbly and lightly browned, about 2 more minutes.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

334	Calories
22g	Fat
2g	Carbs
31g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 334
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g	28%
Saturated Fat 10g	50%
Cholesterol 97mg	32%
Sodium 490mg	21%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 31g	63%
Vitamin C 8mg	9%
Calcium 136mg	10%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 662mg	14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Fish

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