Description
Succulent grilled cod lands on your plate with roasted tomatoes and a creamy dill sauce that brings Mediterranean freshness right to your dinner table. Tender fish paired with juicy roasted tomatoes creates a simple yet elegant meal perfect for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 cod fillets
Produce:
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Pantry and Dairy:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Blot 4 cod fillets (6 oz each) completely dry using paper towels. Sprinkle both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil across the fish surfaces.
- Tumble 2 cups cherry tomatoes with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- Position oven rack in center and heat to 425°F. Spread seasoned tomatoes across a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 15-20 minutes until edges char and tomatoes burst.
- Prepare grill or grill pan at medium-high heat (around 450°F). Place cod fillets on hot surface and cook 4-5 minutes per side. Check for opaque center and gentle flaking when tested with fork.
- Grab a small saucepan and combine ½ cup heavy cream, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Warm over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce slightly thickens.
- Remove sauce from heat and fold in 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill. Season with pinches of salt and pepper to taste.
- Arrange roasted tomatoes on serving plates. Carefully nestle grilled cod atop tomatoes. Drizzle creamy dill sauce generously over fish. Scatter extra dill fronds for fresh garnish.
Notes
- Always pat the cod fillets completely dry to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear and prevent steaming on the grill.
- Don’t overcook the cod, as it can quickly become tough and dry, so watch carefully and aim for just-opaque, flaky fish.
- Roasting tomatoes concentrates their flavor and creates a delicious caramelized sweetness that complements the delicate cod perfectly.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with Greek yogurt or half-and-half to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy sauce texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Cod
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 373 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg