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Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Sauce

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  • Author: lilly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Pescatarian

Description

A simple yet elegant baked cod dish with a bright lemon-dill sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.


Ingredients

  • 4 pieces of cod fillets
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lemon slices (for garnish)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Place the cod fillets in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped dill, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the lemon-dill sauce over the cod fillets.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cod is flaky and cooked through.
  6. Garnish with lemon slices and serve immediately.

Notes

For enhanced flavor, marinate the cod fillets in the lemon-dill sauce for 30 minutes before baking. Adjust cooking time based on your oven’s performance.