Lemon Dill Baked Cod
Lemon dill baked cod is a delightful seafood dish that’s packed with flavor and easy to prepare, making it perfect for both special occasions and weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (approximately 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
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, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika if desired.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- While the cod bakes, mix Greek yogurt or sour cream with mayonnaise (if using), dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Once cooked, top each fillet with the lemon-dill sauce and garnish with lemon slices before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet (170g)
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 408mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 103mg
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