Description
Lemon dill baked cod is a delightful seafood dish that combines flaky, tender cod fillets with a zesty lemon-dill sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions and can be prepared in just 30 minutes. The bright, fresh flavors of lemon and fragrant dill elevate the mild taste of the fish, making it a satisfying and healthy meal option. Whether served with roasted vegetables, fluffy rice, or a crisp salad, this cod dish is sure to impress family and guests alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cod fillets on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if desired.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cod flakes easily with a fork.
- While the fish bakes, mix Greek yogurt or sour cream, mayonnaise (if using), chopped dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, minced garlic (optional), salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Serve the baked cod topped with the lemon-dill sauce and garnish with lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 77mg