Description
Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce is a quick and delightful dish ready in just 30 minutes. Tender cod fillets are perfectly baked and topped with a refreshing lemon dill sauce that adds brightness to every bite. This healthy meal is not only satisfying but also evokes cherished family memories of enjoying fresh fish together. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is sure to impress while keeping your health goals on track.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried dill)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- Place cod fillets in the dish, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, and dill until smooth.
- Pour half the sauce over cod fillets and reserve the rest for serving.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the fish flakes easily with a fork and reaches an internal temperature of at least 145°F (63°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg