Description
Fresh, flaky grilled cod meets sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and a velvety dill cream sauce in this quick dinner recipe. Perfect for anyone looking for easy dinner ideas, healthy meals, or light summer dishes, this recipe is full of protein and vibrant flavor. Whether you’re trying to eat cleaner or just want something elegant yet simple, this grilled cod dish is a top pick among easy recipes for dinner. Ideal for weeknights, casual dinner parties, or when you want to impress with minimal effort.
Ingredients
4 cod fillets (6 oz each)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sea salt
0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic minced
1 pinch salt
1 pinch pepper
0.5 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh dill finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
fresh dill sprigs
extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
1. Pat cod fillets dry with paper towels. Drizzle with olive oil and season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and lemon zest. Let rest at room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet or skillet. Drizzle with olive oil, add garlic, salt, and pepper. Roast for 15–20 minutes until blistered.
3. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter. Stir in cream and Dijon mustard, whisk until smooth. Warm for 2 minutes without boiling. Add dill and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Heat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil surface. Grill cod 3–4 minutes per side until opaque and flakes easily. Internal temp should reach 145°F.
5. Plate by spooning dill sauce on the base, adding roasted tomatoes, and topping with cod. Garnish with dill and optional olive oil drizzle. Serve hot.
Notes
Use a fish spatula to flip the cod gently without breaking it.
Don’t overheat the dill cream sauce or it might separate—keep it low and slow.
Let the cod come to room temperature before grilling to ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cod fillet with sauce and tomatoes
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: easy dinner, healthy fish recipe, grilled cod, creamy dill sauce, quick seafood meal