Aquatic Center Herb-Infused Cod

Flaky cod fillets baked with lemon and herbs, finished with a bright dill sauce.

Cuisine: American

Category: Seafood

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 15 minutes.

Serves 2.

Ingredients

• 2 (6 oz each) cod fillets
• 1/2 lemon
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp chopped dill
• 1/4 cup white wine
• 2 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 tbsp minced shallot
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat cod dry, season with salt and pepper, and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
2. Step 2: Squeeze lemon juice over fish, dot with 1 tbsp olive oil, and top with half the dill.
3. Step 3: Bake for 12-14 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
4. Step 4: While fish cooks, melt 1 tsp butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced shallot and sauté for 2 minutes until translucent.
5. Step 5: Stir in white wine, simmer for 3 minutes until reduced by half, then add cream and remaining dill. Cook 2 more minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
6. Step 6: Spoon sauce over baked cod and garnish with extra dill.