This Cod Au Gratin with Corn is a filling a satisfying meal that really highlights cod fish. It is a traditional recipe that comes from the maritimes in Canada.
What does Cod Au Gratin mean? Cod au Gratin is a traditional french recipe that means white fish covered in breadcrumbs and cheese. Looking for more Eastern Canadian recipes?Try my Lobster Ravioli Sauce recipe
You can add corn or any vegetable you like or omit the vegetable and just have the fish. I have made this dish before on this site and today I made it again with the addition of corn. If you would like to check out my original recipes, here it is Newfoundland Cod Au Gratin
If you’re looking for a excellent recipe that utilizes fresh or frozen cod fish, then you have just found it!
The first time I made “Cod au Gratin” was last week. Believe it or not! And I loved it! I served it alongside a salad. And thought to myself, wow corn would be really good in this.
So I create this the very next day! We basically have been eating “Cod Au Gratin” for the past few days. And no one is complaining! It is delicious and filling.
It is finished off in the oven or under the broiler till it gets perfectly browned.
HOW TO MAKE NEWFOUNDLAND COD AU GRATIN?
- You will want to start with some fresh cod or frozen that has been defrosted and patted dry.
- Then you will want to set aside some shredded cheddar cheese and parmesan cheese.
- You will start by heating some milk in a small saucepan till hot, once the milk has reached that hot consistency. Remove it from the heat and create the roux.
- Create a roux by heating the butter first then flour then whisking the milk in with a whisk to create a smooth texture.
- Turn up the heat to medium heat before adding in the parmesan cheese and dijon mustard. Then remove from the heat and set aside.
- Place the fish in the bottom of a shallow baking dish and toss with olive oil then season with onion powder and salt + pepper.
- Once the fish has been seasoned, simply pour over the roux and season with fresh dill.
- In a small bowl, mix the panko bread crumbs with olive oil and 2 tbsp of water and place overtop of the fish/roux.
- Cover with the shredded cheddar cheese and bake at 350 till done.
WHAT IS COD AU GRATIN
Cod Au Gratin is a dish that is topped with a white sauce, then cheese and or bread crumbs.
It also is a dish that originates from the maritime provinces in Canada, Newfoundland to be exact. It is a dish consisting of fresh cod, flour, bread crumbs, lemon juice, cheese, and other seasonings and spices.
Some people use breadcrumbs and onions, while others don’t.
For this dish we used onion powder, panko bread crumbs and a little Dijon mustard. It is all about personal preference when it comes to making this or any dish.
We ask our Direction of Operation what he thought, about the dishes original origins. He stated that it is a well known fact that Newfoundland has a deep connection to it’s Irish and English heritage.
However he thinks that the dish was introduced by the French. What do you think?
If anyone knows indefinitely, we would love to hear about it!
CAN I USE FROZEN COD FOR COD A GRATIN?
Yes, and that is what I used. Just be sure to defrost it and pat it dry prior to using. I find the best way to defrost fish is in a warm bath of water. Not hot and not cold, warm is perfect.
WHAT GOES WITH COD AU GRATIN?
- Salad
- Corn on the cob, frozen corn or another vegetable of your liking
After doing some more research on it, I learned their are slightly different ways to make it. And so I used what skills I have in the kitchen and made my own variation.
I hope you give it a try, because it is absolutely amazing!
CAN COD AU GRATIN BE FROZEN?
Yes, that is if you are using fresh cod to begin with. You will want to purchase the freshest cod possible, then you will make the dish exactly as stated.
However before freezing it, be sure to allow the roux to cool down completely before pouring over the fish and do not bake it. Safe that for the day you want to eat it. Remove from the freezer and simply bake at 350 for 45 minutes till done!
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