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Baked Cod with Lemon Dill is a Light Dinner Delight

Baked Cod with Lemon Dill
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Baked Cod with Lemon Dill is a light and healthy seafood dinner featuring tender, oven-baked white fish topped with a creamy lemon-dill sauce. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt & black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced (plus zest for sauce)
  • For the Lemon-Dill Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup milk (or half & half for creamier texture)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp chopped dill
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat cod fillets dry, drizzle with olive oil, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place fillets in a baking dish and top with lemon slices. Bake for 15–18 minutes until fish is flaky and tender.
  3. In a small saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour to make a roux. Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
  4. Stir in Dijon mustard, lemon juice, lemon zest, and chopped dill. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  5. Serve cod fillets topped with a generous spoonful of lemon-dill sauce. Garnish with fresh dill and lemon slices.

Notes

  • Use half & half instead of milk for a richer sauce.
  • Fresh dill adds the best flavor, but dried dill can be substituted in a pinch.
  • Make sure not to overbake the cod to keep it moist and flaky.

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Find it online: https://www.homeydishes.com/baked-cod-with-lemon-dill-recipe/