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Baked cod fillet with golden roasted edges resting on a simple white ceramic plate with a creamy lemon dill sauce.
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The Ultimate Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce

This perfectly Baked Cod with Lemon Dill Sauce features a flaky white cod fillet with a golden roasted edge, generously coated in a luxurious, creamy pale yellow lemon dill sauce and topped with caramelized lemon wheels.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Baked Cod
  • 24 oz Atlantic cod fillets Divided into four 6 oz (170g) portions
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil (15ml)
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt (5g)
  • 0.5 tsp Black pepper (1g)
  • 4 slices Thin lemon wheels For caramelizing as a garnish
Lemon Dill Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter (28g)
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream (120ml)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice (30ml)
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard (5g)
  • 2 tbsp Fresh dill (5g) Finely chopped, plus extra sprigs for serving

Equipment

  • 1 Baking Dish Ceramic or glass preferred.
  • 1 Small Saucepan For the lemon dill sauce.
  • 1 Small Non-stick Skillet For caramelizing the lemon wheels.

Method
 

Baking the Fish
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the 4 cod fillets completely dry using paper towels to ensure they roast properly.
  2. Brush the fillets evenly with 1 tbsp (15ml) of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a parchment-lined tray and bake for 12-14 minutes until the flesh flakes easily and edges are slightly golden.
Making the Sauce and Garnish
  1. Melt 2 tbsp (28g) of butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in the heavy cream, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until it thickens.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat and fold in the 2 tbsp (5g) of finely chopped fresh dill.
  3. In a separate small skillet, heat a drop of oil over medium-high heat. Sear the thin lemon wheels for 1-2 minutes per side until beautifully caramelized.
  4. Plate the hot cod, generously coat with the creamy pale yellow lemon dill sauce, and top with the caramelized lemon wheel and a fresh dill sprig.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalProtein: 25gFat: 22g

Notes

Tip 1: Make sure to thoroughly dry the cod fillets before roasting to achieve that beautiful golden edge.
Tip 2: Do not boil the heavy cream rapidly or the acidic lemon juice may cause the sauce to separate.
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