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Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce

Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce for a Quick, Healthy Dinner

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Quick and healthy Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce is a flavorful dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh or thawed if frozen.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Or avocado oil as substitute.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Lemon Dill Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Freshly grated.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Freshly squeezed.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Chopped, alternatives include parsley or tarragon.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Or yellow mustard for milder flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, adjust to taste.
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Or maple syrup/agave as vegan substitute.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place cod fillets on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a bowl, whisk together lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and honey.
  4. Pour the lemon dill sauce over the cod to coat each fillet.
  5. Bake the cod in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  6. Garnish with additional fresh dill and serve with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and feel free to experiment with the sauce to suit your taste.

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