Description
Grilled Cod with Roasted Tomatoes & Creamy Dill Sauce brings fresh ocean flavors right to your dinner table with minimal fuss. Tender fish nestled alongside sweet roasted tomatoes and a tangy dill sauce makes weeknight cooking feel like a seaside escape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces/170 grams each)
- 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spread 2 cups of cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tomatoes blister and release their juices.
- Pat 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) completely dry using paper towels. Mix 1 tablespoon olive oil with 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Coat both sides of the fillets with this seasoned oil mixture.
- Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high temperature. Lightly oil the cooking surface to prevent sticking. Arrange the cod fillets on the hot surface.
- Grill the cod for 4-5 minutes per side until it flakes easily and develops golden grill marks. The internal temperature should reach 145°F (63°C) for perfect doneness.
- Prepare the creamy dill sauce by combining ½ cup sour cream, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and 1 minced garlic clove. Whisk until smooth and season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the grilled cod to serving plates. Top each fillet with roasted tomatoes and drizzle generously with the creamy dill sauce. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
- Serve immediately while the fish is hot and the sauce is cool and creamy. The contrast of temperatures and flavors will make this dish truly memorable.
Notes
- Patting the cod dry before grilling ensures a crisp, golden exterior that seals in moisture and prevents sticking.
- Use fresh dill if possible, as it provides a brighter, more vibrant flavor compared to dried herbs in the creamy sauce.
- Choose firm, ripe tomatoes for roasting to concentrate their natural sweetness and create a caramelized texture.
- For a low-carb or gluten-free option, serve the cod over a bed of roasted zucchini noodles instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Roasted
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg