Lemon Dill Baked Cod: A Flavorful, Guilt-Free Delight

Lemon dill baked cod is a healthy, gluten-free dish bursting with flavor and simplicity.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cod

4 fillets Cod Fresh for best flavor; can substitute with haddock or halibut.
2 tablespoons Olive oil High-quality extra virgin for richness.
to taste teaspoon Salt
to taste teaspoon Pepper
1 teaspoon Garlic powder Fresh minced garlic is a great alternative.
1 teaspoon Paprika Optional for color and warmth.

For the Creamy Sauce

1 cup Greek yogurt Or sour cream; use plant yogurt for dairy-free.
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Optional for richness.
2 tablespoons Fresh dill Or substitute with dried dill.
2 tablespoons Lemon juice
1 teaspoon Lemon zest
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 clove Minced garlic Optional.

Equipment

oven
Baking sheet
Parchment paper
Mixing bowl

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the fresh cod fillets on the lined baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes, or until it flakes easily with a fork.
In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, and minced garlic until smooth.
Once baked, spoon the creamy sauce over each fillet and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use the freshest ingredients for best results and feel free to customize the sauce with your favorite herbs.

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