Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Zucchini Noodles

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-20 · Updated 2026-06-20

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Flaky baked cod fillets served over spiralized zucchini noodles tossed in a bright lemon and dill dressing. This Mediterranean-inspired Whole30 recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, zucchini, extra virgin olive oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

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Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces, 6 oz each cod fillets
3 medium, spiralized into noodles zucchini
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Place 4 cod fillets on a parchment-lined baking sheet and brush with 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil. Sprinkle with 1/2 tsp garlic powder, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bake for 12-15 minutes until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Step 2: While fish bakes, in a large bowl whisk together 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 3: Add 3 spiralized medium zucchinis to the dressing and toss gently to coat.
Step 4: To serve, divide zucchini noodles among 4 plates and top each with a baked cod fillet. Garnish with extra dill if desired.

Baked Cod with Lemon-Dill Zucchini Noodles

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