Ina Garten Cod with Mustard Sauce Recipe
The Ina Garten Cod with Mustard Sauce Recipe is light, flavorful and easy to make at home. This dish combines tender cod with a creamy, tangy mustard sauce. It is perfect for weeknight dinners or special meals.
Ingredients
- 4 cod fillets about 6 ounces each
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves optional
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Season the cod fillets
- Pat cod dry with paper towels. Sprinkle salt and black pepper on both sides for flavor.
Heat the skillet
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat until butter melts and foams.
Cook the cod
- Place fillets in skillet. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and fish flakes easily with a fork.
Remove fish
- Transfer cooked cod to a plate. Keep warm while you prepare the mustard sauce in the same pan.
Make the mustard sauce
- In the skillet, whisk Dijon mustard, heavy cream, lemon juice and thyme if using until smooth and slightly thickened.
Combine sauce and fish
- Pour sauce over cod fillets. Spoon a little sauce over each piece. Let it heat together 1–2 minutes.
Garnish before serving
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top for color. Serve immediately while fish and sauce are warm.
Notes
- Use fresh cod for best flavor
- Pat fillets dry to avoid soggy fish
- Do not overcook cod; it flakes easily
- Whisk sauce while warm to thicken properly
- Serve sauce immediately to keep creamy texture
- Add fresh lemon juice for extra brightness