How to Make Creamy Parmesan Sauce for Fish - A Step-by-Step Guide

For fans of seafood, there's nothing quite like a perfectly cooked fish fillet served with a delicious sauce. And one of the most popular sauces to accompany fish is a creamy parmesan sauce. This rich and flavorful sauce adds a touch of indulgence to any fish dish, making it a perfect choice for special occasions or a fancy dinner at home.

Although it may sound fancy, making a creamy parmesan sauce for fish is actually quite simple. With just a handful of ingredients and a few easy st...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Lay cod fillets in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until fish flakes easily with a fork, 7 to 8 minutes. Gently spread Parmesan mixture over fish; return to the oven and broil until topping is bubbly and lightly browned, about 2 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    334 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 490mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 31g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 662mg