Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce Recipe
This Delicious Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce is a quick and healthy dinner option that combines tender, flaky cod fillets with a bright and flavorful lemon dill sauce. The recipe is easy to prepare, featuring fresh ingredients like lemon, dill, garlic, and honey, baked to perfection for a satisfying meal any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 22-25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Fish
- 4 fillets Cod (fresh or fully thawed if frozen)
Seasoning & Oil
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil (or avocado oil as substitute)
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Lemon Dill Sauce
- 1 each Lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill (or parsley/tarragon as substitute)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (yellow mustard as milder alternative)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced, or garlic powder as alternative)
- 1 tablespoon Honey (maple syrup or agave for vegan alternative)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure the cod cooks evenly and becomes tender and flaky.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier. Arrange the cod fillets neatly on the baking sheet.
- Season Cod: Drizzle the cod fillets with olive oil, then season them generously with salt and pepper to enhance their natural flavor.
- Make Lemon Dill Sauce: In a bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, fresh dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey. Mix thoroughly to create a vibrant, tangy, and slightly sweet sauce.
- Coat Cod: Pour the lemon dill sauce evenly over the seasoned cod fillets, making sure each piece is well-coated for maximum flavor.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the cod for 12-15 minutes, or until the fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the baked cod with extra fresh dill and serve immediately while hot for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Ensure cod fillets are fully thawed if using frozen to guarantee even cooking.
- You can substitute olive oil with avocado oil for a different flavor profile.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup or agave to make the dish vegan-friendly.
- For a milder mustard flavor, yellow mustard can be used instead of Dijon.
- If fresh garlic is unavailable, garlic powder works as an alternative but adjust quantity to taste.
- Cooking times may vary slightly depending on the thickness of the cod fillets.
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