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Lemon Dill Baked Cod

Lemon Dill Baked Cod: Easy, Healthy Dinner You’ll Love

Lemon Dill Baked Cod is a quick, healthy recipe featuring flaky cod fillets and a creamy lemon-dill sauce. Perfect for a busy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod A lean source of protein; can substitute with haddock or halibut.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Keeps the fish moist.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Can use fresh garlic for more flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional, for a smoky flavor.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt Can substitute with plant-based yogurt for dairy-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Mayonnaise Optional for richness.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill Or dried, fresh is preferable.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard

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 the cod fillets on the baking sheet, drizzle olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Bake the cod for 12 to 15 minutes until opaque and flaky.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise (if using), dill, lemon juice, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, garlic (if using), salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
  5. Serve the baked cod with the lemon-dill sauce on top and garnish with lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 30gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Best enjoyed fresh. Experiment with different fish options for variations.

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