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    Oven-Baked Cod With Dill and Lemon

    Published: February 26, 2020 Updated: February 26, 2020 / By: Dawn | Girl Heart Food 27 Comments

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    Portion of oven-baked cod with broccoli and bell pepper on a sheet pan.

    Easy, light and delicious, this oven-baked cod with dill and lemon is on the table in under 25 minutes! Combined with vibrant, tasty vegetables, it’s a simple cod recipe that you and your family will love, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

    Portions of oven-baked cod and vegetables on a sheet pan.

    Hi friends!

    Bringing you an easy sheet pan dinner today!

    If you know anything about Newfoundland, you know cod is king.

    We enjoy it all sorts of ways, from salt cod fish cakes, in cod au gratin, fish stew, seafood chowder, and even pan fried cod tongues.

    This recipe for cod today, though, is light, fresh, tasty, and made with lower carb ingredients (if you’re into that sorta thing).

    Dawn’s definitely not low carb on the regular, but I can easily devour this whole pan.

    Ingredients Needed for This Oven-Baked Cod Recipe

    • Boneless and skinless cod fillets
    • Veggies, like bell pepper and broccoli (or your favourite)
    • Seasonings, like salt, pepper, and dried dill
    • Olive oil
    • Lemon
    Ingredients for a baked cod and vegetable recipe.

    Can I Use Frozen Fillets Instead of Fresh?

    Absolutely!

    Keep in mind, though, that there will be more moisture coming out of frozen cod fillets than fresh. Thaw before using.

    Two large uncooked cod fillets on a blue plate.

    How to Bake Cod in the Oven

    Full details on how to make this oven-baked cod recipe are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:

    Give your fillets a little pat dry (to remove any excess moisture) with paper towels, then place onto a grease sheet pan. Season with salt, pepper, dill, and drizzle with olive oil.

    Scatter around the bright, beautiful veggies (dressed in olive oil, salt and pepper). Bake until the cod is cooked through and the veggies are crisp tender.

    Serve the cod and veggies on plates, then squeeze over some fresh lemon juice. Then it’s time to devour!

    Tip: Tartar sauce is also yummy served with the cod.

    Portions of cod and vegetables on a sheet pan before being baked.

    How To Know When Cod Is Cooked

    Not all cod fillets are created equal. Cook time may vary, depending on the thickness of the fish and exactly how cold the cod fillets are when you place them in the oven.

    In Canada, the recommended minimum internal cooking temperature for fish is 158 degrees Fahrenheit.

    Use an instant-read food thermometer to be sure! It’s your best friend here!

    Aside from checking with an instant-read food thermometer, cooked fillets should be opaque and flake easily when prodded with a fork.

    Tip: If you check on the cod, thinking it’s done (and it’s not), no worries! Just pop it back in the oven until it is.

    Portion of cooked cod, veggies and lemon slices on a plate.

    What To Serve With Cod

    For an easy dinner, enjoy this oven-baked cod and veggies as is. If you like to make things more substantial, you can serve with:

    • Quinoa
    • Cauliflower rice
    • Roasted beet salad
    • Celeriac puree
    • Mashed parsnips
    • Crispy potato wedges
    • Skillet potatoes

    Tips and Variations

    • Cook time may vary, depending on the thickness of your cod fillets. Just cook until cod is completely cooked through, is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
    • Use a large sheet pan so the veggies are spread out and roast, rather than steam.
    • If using other veggies (besides broccoli and bell pepper) your cook time may vary.
    • Want your broccoli more tender? Start cooking them first for 5 to 10 minutes before adding bell peppers and cod.
    • Mix up the herbs if you like! Dried thyme works lovely with cod fish.
    • Add a punch of spice with a sprinkling of ground cayenne pepper.

    More Delicious Seafood Recipes

    • Simple Fish Pie
    • Fish Curry With Coconut Milk
    • Crispy Fried Fish Burger

    If you make this easy oven-baked cod recipe, be sure to leave a comment below!

    Oven-baked cod fillets with bell pepper and broccoli on a sheet pan.

    Oven-Baked Cod With Dill and Lemon

    Dawn | Girl Heart Food
    Easy, light and delicious, this oven-baked cod with dill and lemon is on the table in under 25 minutes! Combined with vibrant, tasty vegetables, it's a simple cod recipe that you and your family will love, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!
    5 from 14 votes
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 16 mins
    Total Time 21 mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4 servings
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    Ingredients
     

    • Cooking spray, to grease sheet pan
    • 1 pound skinless and boneless cod fillets, 4 cod fillets (each around 4 to 5 ounces)
    • 1 teaspoon salt, divided
    • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
    • ยฝ teaspoon dried dill (dill weed)
    • 1.5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
    • 2 bell peppers, cut into bite-sized pieces
    • ยฝ pound broccoli florets
    • 1 lemon, juiced (plus slices or wedges of lemon to serve with your meal, optional)
    • Tartar sauce, for serving (optional)

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Spray a large sheet pan with cooking spray or grease with a little cooking oil and set aside (alternatively, line your sheet pan with parchment paper instead of greasing).
    • Pat cod fillets dry of any excess moisture with paper towels, then place the cod fillets onto the prepared sheet pan.
    • Sprinkle each fillet with salt, pepper (use ยฝ teaspoon each of salt and black pepper between all four fillets) and dill. Drizzle with ยฝ tablespoon of olive oil.
    • In a bowl (or you can do directly on the sheet pan), toss bell peppers and broccoli florets with remaining ยฝ teaspoon of salt, remaining ยฝ teaspoon of black pepper, and remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread out onto sheet pan around cod.
    • Bake for 16 to 18 minutes or until cod is cooked through, is opaque and flakes easily with a fork (insert the tines of a fork into the thickest part of the fish at an angle and twist gently; it should flake easily).
      Note: Cook time of the cod may vary, depending on the thickness of your fillets.
    • Serve the cod and veggies, then squeeze fresh lemon juice (to taste) over the cod. This meal is also delicious served with tartar sauce and extra lemon slices or wedges. Enjoy!

    Notes

    • Use a large sheet pan so the veggies are spread out and roast, rather than steam.
    • If you want your broccoli florets more tender, start cooking them first for 5 to 10 minutes before adding bell peppers and cod.

    A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

    Keyword cod and veggies, sheet pan dinner

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    If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!

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    Comments

    1. Valentina

      March 09, 2020 at 3:52 pm

      5 stars
      Dawn, I’m a huge sheet pan dinner fan, and this one sound so nourishing, healthy, and most importantly. . . DELICIOUS! I’m in! ๐Ÿ™‚ ~Valentina

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 16, 2020 at 11:29 am

        Woo hoo! Thank you Valentina ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    2. Kevin

      February 29, 2020 at 12:38 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious way to make fish for Lenten season, love the colorful veggies!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        Thanks Kevin ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    3. Kathy @ Beyond the Chicken Coop

      February 29, 2020 at 10:29 am

      5 stars
      This baked cod looks delicious. I love how easy this is to make but I also love the bright colors of all the veggies! Sheet pan dinners are the way to go for busy weeknight meals!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        Totally! Thank you Kathy!

        Reply
    4. Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen

      February 28, 2020 at 12:16 pm

      5 stars
      I could take down the entire pan by myself Dawn! I love cod and this is a healthy meal that I need to add to our Lenten Friday night menu!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:02 pm

        Glad to hear I’m not the only one. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks Mary Ann!

        Reply
    5. Katherine | Love In My Oven

      February 28, 2020 at 12:46 am

      5 stars
      We have been trying to eat more fish these days and this looks like a good way to do it! Fresh, light and flavourful! Plus a sheet pan dinner is never a bad idea!!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        Totally! Thanks Katherine ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    6. Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers

      February 27, 2020 at 10:01 am

      5 stars
      I love the simplicity of sheet pan dinners and especially ones that involve fish! Such a great way to enjoy it with all those lovely vegetables ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        I do too! Thanks Jennifer ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    7. Alexandra

      February 27, 2020 at 1:25 am

      5 stars
      Love meals like this – simple to prepare, and oh so delicious!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:01 pm

        Me too! Thanks Alexandra ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    8. [email protected]

      February 26, 2020 at 8:40 pm

      5 stars
      Yep, I could devour this whole pan, too! Nothing like a good sheet pan dinner on a busy weeknight! Pinned! xoxo

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:00 pm

        Agreed! Thanks, my friend. XOXO

        Reply
    9. Kelly | Foodtasia

      February 26, 2020 at 8:34 pm

      5 stars
      Such a light and healthy dinner and so easy to make! Funny how the US and Canada have different temperatures for doneness.

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 12:00 pm

        Thanks Kelly ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    10. Marissa

      February 26, 2020 at 7:22 pm

      5 stars
      We’ve been on a cod kick recently and I’m always up for a sheet pan dinner, so your timing is perfect!! Can’t wait to try this beauty, Dawn!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Thanks Marissa! Hope you enjoy ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    11. Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen

      February 26, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      5 stars
      Even though carbs = life around my house, I can get behind a one pan dinner that just happens to be low carb :). I LOVE dill so I’m totally trying this soon! (Assuming I can get good cod in PHX–I’m always skeptical of how fresh the seafood is here, haha!). Hope your week is going well, my dear!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Lol…right?? Thanks Kelsie! Same to you ๐Ÿ™‚

        Reply
    12. Laura

      February 26, 2020 at 4:22 pm

      5 stars
      Thereโ€™s nothing I love more than a sheet pan meal! So easy, so tasty, such easy cleanup! And I especially love one thatโ€™s super-healthy like this one! Iโ€™m always looking for recipes for white fish like cod!

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 11:59 am

        Same here! Thanks Laura!

        Reply
    13. Haylie / Our Balanced Bowl

      February 26, 2020 at 3:25 pm

      5 stars
      Dawn, that cod looks perfect! So melt in your mouth delicious! I’m all for sheet pan recipes and this has my name written all over it! A healthy option for mid-week ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Dawn - Girl Heart Food

        March 04, 2020 at 11:59 am

        For sure! Thank you Haylie!

        Reply
    14. David @ Spiced

      February 26, 2020 at 9:26 am

      5 stars
      I love a good flaky white fish, and this recipe is totally calling my name! Of course I’m familiar with fried cod (yum!), but I like how this recipe keeps it healthier and easier. This is a great idea for mixing up dinners. Plus, the colors are amazing! Love it, Dawn!

      Reply

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