Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce recipe. Tender cod fillets seasoned to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy sauce make for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cod:
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 ounces each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Lemon-Dill Sauce:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cod: Place the cod fillets on the prepared sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, and fresh dill. Stir until smooth.
- Serve: Serve the baked cod with the lemon-dill sauce on the side and garnish with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the cod in olive oil, lemon juice, and dill for 15 minutes before baking.
- This sauce also pairs well with salmon or grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
