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Close-up of rectangular grilled cod fillet with charred marks and blistered tomatoes. (Grilled Cod with Creamy Dill Sauce)
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Grilled Cod with Creamy Dill Sauce: The Ultimate 20-Minute Gourmet Dinner

A gourmet 20-minute meal featuring rectangular grilled cod fillets with smoky char marks, served with a thick, velvety dill cream sauce and sweet blistered cherry tomatoes in a classic white ceramic bowl.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Components
  • 2 fillets Cod 6oz (170g) each, rectangular center-cut
  • 8 whole Cherry Tomatoes To be blistered
  • 1 tbsp Avocado Oil 15ml, for grilling
Creamy Dill Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream 120ml, at least 36% fat
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill 4g, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice 5ml
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced
Garnish
  • 6 sprigs Fresh Dill 3 sprigs per bowl
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper 2g, freshly cracked

Equipment

  • 1 Cast-Iron Grill Pan Used to achieve distinct char marks.
  • 1 Small Saucepan For reducing the cream sauce.
  • 1 Fish Spatula To flip the delicate cod fillets.

Method
 

Prepare and Grill
  1. Pat cod fillets dry. Rub with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Place on a preheated grill pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until distinct char marks appear and fish is opaque.
Sauce and Tomatoes
  1. Sauté cherry tomatoes in a hot skillet for 2-3 minutes until they burst slightly.
  2. Combine cream, garlic, and lemon juice in a saucepan. Reduce by one-third, then stir in chopped dill.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalProtein: 28gFat: 32gFiber: 1g

Notes

Use a high-smoke-point oil like avocado oil to prevent the fish from sticking to the grill.
Ensure the cream is reduced sufficiently to create a thick, opaque pool at the base of the bowl.
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