Tender fillets of pollock or cod bake under a blanket of garlicky sour cream and melted cheese in this comforting weeknight dinner. It comes together in one dish with minimal prep and bakes in about 35 minutes. Pair it with more easy dinners like our Baked Cabbage Steaks Topped with Meat and Cheese and Classic Stuffed Peppers with Meat and Rice, and check USDA guidelines for safe fish cooking temperatures.
Ingredients
- 750 g (1.65 lb) pollock or cod fillets, thawed
- 300 g (10.5 oz) sour cream (20% fat)
- 1 egg
- 100 g (3.5 oz) hard cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 bunch fresh dill
- Salt and pepper mix, plus fish seasoning to taste
Instructions
- Arrange the thawed fish in a baking dish, season lightly with salt, pepper, and fish seasoning, and set aside while you make the sauce.
- Whisk the sour cream with the egg and minced garlic, then pour it over the fish.
- Top with the grated cheese and bake at 180°C (355°F) for 30–40 minutes, until the top is golden.
- Sprinkle with chopped dill and serve with your favorite side dish.
Tips
- Pat the thawed fillets dry with paper towels before adding the sauce so it clings instead of watering out.
- Haddock or tilapia can stand in for pollock or cod with the same baking time.
- Broil the last 2–3 minutes for an extra-golden cheese crust — watch it closely.
Nutrition (per 100 g): 206 kcal, protein 12 g, fat 9 g, carbs 16 g.