Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of lemon dill baked cod, a dish that effortlessly combines simplicity and sophistication. This recipe features tender, flaky cod fillets dressed with a zesty lemon-dill sauce, creating a burst of fresh flavor in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties, this healthy meal is ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place cod fillets on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While baking, mix Greek yogurt (and mayonnaise if using) with dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Remove cod from the oven and top each fillet with lemon-dill sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg