Peppered Cod with Leeks Recipe

Peppered Cod with Leeks Recipe

  • 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 4 (5 ounce) cod fillets
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped leeks (white portion only)
  • 1/2 cup chopped scallions
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons unbleached flour
  • 1/4 cup non alcoholic white wine
  • 1/4 cup fat-free chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons low-fat (1%) milk
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Press peppercorns and fennel seeds into both sides of cod fillets. Set aside.
  3. In a skillet with an ovenproof handle, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add leeks, scallions, and garlic. Cook stirring frequently, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in wine, broth, and milk. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Place cod fillets on top of leek mixture in skillet and bake until fish flakes easily with a fork, about 10 minutes. Serve cod topped with leek mixture.