Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce: A Quick Healthy Delight

Enjoy Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce, a quick healthy delight rich in omega-3s and bursting with zesty flavor.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 200

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Fresh or fully thawed if frozen
2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
to taste teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal taste
to taste teaspoon Pepper Adjust to personal taste

For the Sauce

1 each Lemon Zest and juice, fresh lemons recommended
2 tablespoons Fresh dill Can substitute with parsley or tarragon
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Use yellow mustard for milder taste
2 cloves Garlic Minced; adjust based on preference
1 tablespoon Honey Maple syrup or agave can be used for vegan

Equipment

Oven
Baking Sheet
Mixing bowl
Parchment Paper

Method

Directions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) for even cooking.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place cod fillets on it, spread apart.
Drizzle olive oil over the cod fillets and season with salt and pepper.
In a mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, mustard, minced garlic, and honey.
Pour lemon dill sauce over the cod fillets, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Bake cod in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flaky.
Garnish the baked cod with fresh dill and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftover cod in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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