Description
Succulent Cod Mornay elevates classic seafood with a rich, creamy French-inspired sauce that blends delicate fish and velvety cheese. Comfort meets elegance on your plate, promising a delightful culinary experience you’ll savor with each luxurious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 600 grams (21.16 ounces) cod loin or fillets
- 1 liter (4.22 cups) milk
- 250 grams (8.82 ounces) cheddar cheese, grated
Secondary Ingredients:
- 80 grams (2.82 ounces) butter
- 80 grams (2.82 ounces) plain flour
- 80 grams (2.82 ounces) kale
Topping:
- 25 grams (0.88 ounces) breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Arrange cod pieces in a single layer within a greased baking dish, nestling fresh kale leaves between the fish sections.
- Create a classic roux by gently melting butter in a saucepan, then gradually incorporating flour while whisking continuously until smooth and golden.
- Gradually stream milk into the roux, stirring consistently to prevent lumps and develop a silky, creamy sauce with consistent texture.
- Remove sauce from heat and fold in half of the grated cheese, allowing residual warmth to melt the cheese and integrate flavors seamlessly.
- Generously drape the prepared cheese sauce over the cod and kale, ensuring complete coverage of the fish.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese and breadcrumbs evenly across the surface to create a crisp, golden topping.
- Transfer dish to preheated oven at 200°C and bake for 20 minutes, monitoring until surface turns golden brown and sauce begins to bubble around edges.
- Allow the dish to rest for 5 minutes after removing from oven, which helps settle the sauce and makes serving easier.
Notes
- Swap white fish for sustainable alternatives like haddock or pollock to reduce environmental impact.
- Add capers or chopped herbs like dill or parsley to the cheese sauce for extra flavor complexity.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour to make this dish suitable for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Ensure cod is fresh and pat dry before layering to prevent excess moisture that could make the dish watery.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 626 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 39 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg