Description
Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce comes together faster than your favorite weeknight dinner drama. Fresh cod fillets swimming in a tangy, herbal sauce make this simple seafood recipe a total game-changer for your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces or 170 grams each)
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Lemon Dill Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grab paper towels and thoroughly dry 4 cod fillets (6 oz each), ensuring no excess moisture remains.
- Lightly grease a baking dish and position the cod fillets in a single layer. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons lemon juice evenly across the fish.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and black pepper directly onto each fillet. Distribute seasonings gently to coat the entire surface.
- Transfer the baking dish into the preheated 400°F oven. Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cod becomes opaque and easily separates with a fork.
- While the fish cooks, create the sauce by combining ½ cup Greek yogurt, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and ¼ teaspoon garlic powder in a mixing bowl.
- Whisk the sauce ingredients until smooth. Season with salt and pepper, tasting and adjusting flavors as needed.
- Remove the cod from the oven and let it rest for 2 minutes. Plate the fillets and generously drizzle the lemon dill sauce over the top.
- Garnish with additional fresh dill sprigs or lemon wedges for a vibrant presentation.
Notes
- Check cod for pin bones before cooking and remove them carefully with tweezers to ensure a smooth eating experience.
- Pat fish dry with paper towels to help achieve a crisp exterior and prevent steaming instead of baking.
- Choose fresh dill for the sauce, as it provides a brighter, more vibrant flavor compared to dried herbs.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the fish at its most tender and flaky texture, preventing overcooking that can make the cod tough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg