Description
Indulge in the light and refreshing flavors of Easy Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce, a dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. Perfectly flaky cod fillets are drizzled with a zesty lemon dill sauce, making this recipe ideal for busy weeknights or elegant dinner parties. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or a crisp salad for a nutritious, flavorful meal that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cod fillets (about 6 oz each)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh dill weed (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Place cod fillets in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil; season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a small bowl, combine minced garlic, lemon juice, dill weed, and sour cream until smooth.
- Spread the lemon dill sauce over the cod fillets evenly.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the fish flakes easily with a fork.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining sauce over the fish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg