This Creamy Baked Fish with Mushrooms is a comforting and elegant dish featuring tender, flaky fish fillets baked in a rich garlic cream sauce. Topped with sautéed mushrooms and fresh parsley, every bite is infused with creamy, savory flavors that perfectly complement the delicate fish. The velvety sauce gently melts over the fillets, creating an irresistible restaurant-style meal that’s surprisingly easy to make. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this dish is sure to impress seafood.

Fish

• 4 white fish fillets (cod, haddock, halibut, or tilapia)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper

Creamy Mushroom Sauce

• 2 tbsp butter
• 250g (8 oz) mushrooms, sliced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
• ½ cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper

Garnish

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Extra black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Season the fish fillets with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the fish in a lightly greased baking dish.
4. In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the mushrooms for 4–5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
6. Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
7. Pour the creamy mushroom sauce over the fish.
8. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the fish is flaky and cooked through.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 20–25 minutes
Servings: 4