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Lemon Dill Baked Cod

Lemon Dill Baked Cod: Your Quick & Healthy Dinner Solution

Lemon Dill Baked Cod is a healthy, low-carb meal that combines simplicity and flavor in just 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 fillets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 pieces Cod fillets Substitute with haddock or halibut if desired.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Keeps the fish moist during cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper Adjust based on your spice level.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Consider using fresh garlic for a more robust taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional for a smoky flavor.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt Can be substituted with plant-based yogurt.
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Optional for extra creaminess.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Preferably fresh.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Enhances overall flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest Freshly grated is best.
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Adds tang and depth.

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the cod fillets on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart, and drizzle olive oil over each piece.
  3. Season with salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and optional paprika. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Dijon mustard until smooth.
  5. Serve the fillets hot, drizzled with the creamy lemon-dill sauce, and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Keep a close watch while baking to avoid overcooking. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and feel free to customize the sauce.

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