Baked Cod with Leek Sauce

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Ingredients

• 6 pcs 4-6 ounces Cod loins
• juice of ½ lemon
• salt and white pepper
• 2 medium-sized leeks
• 3 tbsp butter
• ½ cup dry white wine
• ½ cup cream
• chopped chives for decorating

Procedures

1. Place Cod loins on a buttered sheet pan, sprinkle with lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper.
2. Bake in a 400 F hot oven for 8–10 minutes.
3. Cut, wash and slice leeks very thin.
4. Melt butter in a heavy, deep skillet, add leeks and cook at a moderate heat until soft - not brown.
5. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 6–8 minutes.
6. Pour in the juice from the fish, then the cream and bring to a boil.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with the fish and boiled vegetables. #Sprinkle with chopped chives for decorating.