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Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce

Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce for a Bright & Healthy Dinner

Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce is a quick and healthy dish rich in omega-3, packing flavor in under 20 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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 frozen
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Or avocado oil as a substitute
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest and juice
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill Or parsley/tarragon as substitutes
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard Or yellow mustard for a milder option
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced, or substitute garlic powder if needed
  • 1 tbsp Honey Maple syrup works for a vegan option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the cod fillets on it.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the cod and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, Dijon mustard, garlic, and honey.
  5. Pour the lemon dill sauce over the cod, ensuring it is well-coated.
  6. Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes, until it flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Garnish with extra dill and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 450mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Add a fresh squeeze of lemon before serving for extra flavor.

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