Description
Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce is a quick and healthy dish that elevates any meal with its vibrant flavors. This recipe features tender cod fillets baked to perfection, accompanied by a zesty lemon-dill sauce that adds a refreshing punch. With just 25 minutes of preparation and cooking time, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties. Serve it alongside fresh vegetables, grains, or salads for a well-rounded meal that everyone will enjoy. This delightful seafood dish is not only delicious but also packed with protein, making it a wholesome choice for your family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for a creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
- Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cod fillets on it.
- Brush the fillets with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bake the cod for 12–15 minutes until it flakes easily with a fork.
- While the cod bakes, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard in a bowl; season to taste.
- Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
- Plate the cod and drizzle with lemon-dill sauce before garnishing with fresh dill and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg