Description
This elegant yet simple dish features grilled cod fillets served over roasted cherry tomatoes and topped with a creamy, herb-packed dill sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a light seafood-focused gathering, it brings a vibrant mix of textures and flavors with minimal prep time.
Ingredients
1 lb fresh cod fillets
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Place cherry tomatoes on a baking sheet, drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and roast for 15–20 minutes until blistered.
2. Pat cod fillets dry. Brush with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and half the fresh dill.
3. Heat grill pan or outdoor grill over medium-high heat. Grill cod 3–4 minutes per side until flaky and cooked through.
4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic in a bit of olive oil. Add cream, lemon juice, and remaining dill. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, stirring until slightly thickened.
5. Plate the dish by spooning creamy dill sauce, adding roasted tomatoes, and topping with grilled cod. Garnish with extra dill if desired.
Notes
Use a fish spatula or tongs to flip the cod gently—it’s delicate and flakes easily.
Let the sauce simmer but not boil to maintain its creamy texture.
Roast the tomatoes slightly longer for a deeper, more caramelized flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilled
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet with sauce and tomatoes
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: grilled cod, creamy dill sauce, seafood, quick dinner, healthy fish