Description
Enjoy a delicious and nutritious meal with our Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce. This easy-to-make dish features tender cod fillets baked to perfection, topped with a refreshing lemon-dill sauce that enhances the fish’s natural flavors. Ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe offers a delightful balance of taste and health benefits. With just 10 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, you can serve a stunning dish that’s packed with protein and low in carbs. Pair it with your favorite sides like steamed vegetables or quinoa for a complete meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional, for a creamier texture)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 small garlic clove, minced (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- Pat the cod fillets dry and brush both sides with olive oil.
- Season the fillets with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish flakes easily.
- While baking, whisk together Greek yogurt, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard in a bowl for the sauce.
- Chill the sauce until ready to serve.
- Serve the baked cod drizzled with the lemon-dill sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg