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Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce

Savory Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce in Just 20 Minutes

Quick and healthy Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce, ready in just 20 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cod
  • 4 fillets Cod Fresh or thawed if frozen
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Can substitute with avocado oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Lemon Dill Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Fresh lemon preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice Fresh lemon preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh dill Can substitute with parsley or tarragon
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Can use yellow mustard
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced; garlic powder can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Honey Maple syrup or agave nectar for vegan option

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and arrange the cod fillets on it.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the cod fillets and season with salt and pepper.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine lemon zest, lemon juice, dill, mustard, garlic, and honey. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Pour the lemon dill sauce evenly over the cod fillets.
  6. Bake the cod for 12-15 minutes until opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
  7. Remove from oven, garnish with fresh dill, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1filletCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 230mgPotassium: 470mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Opt for fresh ingredients for the best flavor, and consider making extra sauce for side dishes.

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