Baked Cod with Dill and Potatoes
Baked Cod with Dill and Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Cod and Potatoes
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 fresh dill sprigs
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed potatoes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes to give them a head start.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the cod. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
After the potatoes have baked for 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Gently push the potatoes to one side of the baking sheet to make space for the cod. Place the cod fillets on the empty side of the baking sheet. Spoon the dill-lemon mixture evenly over each cod fillet.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue baking for another 10-12 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the potatoes are tender and lightly browned. The internal temperature of the fish should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 7
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Baked Cod with Dill and Potatoes
Ingredients
For the Cod and Potatoes
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, 1 1/2 inches thick
- 1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For Garnish (Optional)
- 2 fresh dill sprigs
- 4 lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the cubed potatoes, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, garlic powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss until the potatoes are evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Spread the seasoned potatoes in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes to give them a head start.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the potatoes are baking, prepare the cod. Pat the cod fillets dry with paper towels. In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, lemon zest, lemon juice, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
After the potatoes have baked for 15 minutes, remove the baking sheet from the oven. Gently push the potatoes to one side of the baking sheet to make space for the cod. Place the cod fillets on the empty side of the baking sheet. Spoon the dill-lemon mixture evenly over each cod fillet.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue baking for another 10-12 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork, and the potatoes are tender and lightly browned. The internal temperature of the fish should reach 145°F (63°C).
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 7
Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven. Garnish with fresh dill sprigs and serve immediately with lemon wedges, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min