Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Glaze and Roasted Carrots
Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Glaze and Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
For the Cod and Carrots
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin removed if desired
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
For the Lemon-Dill Glaze
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
On one side of the prepared baking sheet, toss the cut carrots with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Spread them in a single layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Bake the carrots for 10 minutes to give them a head start.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 4
While the carrots are baking, prepare the lemon-dill glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pat the cod fillets very dry with paper towels. This helps them cook evenly and prevents steaming. Season both sides of the cod with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the carrots to one side. Place the seasoned cod fillets on the other side of the baking sheet. Brush about half of the lemon-dill glaze evenly over the top of each cod fillet.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F. The carrots should be tender and lightly caramelized.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
Carefully transfer the baked cod and roasted carrots to serving plates. Drizzle the remaining lemon-dill glaze over the fish and carrots. Garnish with the extra chopped fresh dill and lemon wedges.
⏱️ 2 min
- 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy and flavorful meal!
⏱️ 1 min
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Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Glaze and Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
For the Cod and Carrots
- 4 cod fillets, about 6 ounces each, skin removed if desired
- 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
For the Lemon-Dill Glaze
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
For Serving
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped, for garnish
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
On one side of the prepared baking sheet, toss the cut carrots with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Spread them in a single layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Bake the carrots for 10 minutes to give them a head start.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 4
While the carrots are baking, prepare the lemon-dill glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh dill, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pat the cod fillets very dry with paper towels. This helps them cook evenly and prevents steaming. Season both sides of the cod with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Push the carrots to one side. Place the seasoned cod fillets on the other side of the baking sheet. Brush about half of the lemon-dill glaze evenly over the top of each cod fillet.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Return the baking sheet to the oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until the cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 145°F. The carrots should be tender and lightly caramelized.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
Carefully transfer the baked cod and roasted carrots to serving plates. Drizzle the remaining lemon-dill glaze over the fish and carrots. Garnish with the extra chopped fresh dill and lemon wedges.
⏱️ 2 min - 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy and flavorful meal!
⏱️ 1 min