Description
Lemon dill baked cod is a delicious and healthy seafood dish that transforms tender cod fillets into a flavorful meal with minimal effort. This recipe combines flaky fish with a zesty lemon-dill sauce, making it perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can have this light yet satisfying meal ready to impress your family or guests. Serve it alongside fresh salads, grains, or seasonal vegetables for a complete dining experience. Enjoy the bright flavors of the ocean right from your kitchen!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (approximately 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Arrange cod fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if desired.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While baking, mix yogurt, dill, lemon juice, zest, mustard, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve baked cod topped with lemon-dill sauce and garnished with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg