Half-and-Half Poached Cod with Lemon and Dill

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-03 · Updated 2026-08-03

Delicate cod fillets gently poached in half-and-half with fresh lemon and dill, offering a tender and flavorful seafood dish. This Mediterranean-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs cod fillets, half-and-half, water for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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.

Ingredients

• 4 pieces (5 oz each) cod fillets
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 1 cup water
• 4 lemon slices
• 2 tbsp, chopped fresh dill
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large skillet, combine 2 cups half-and-half, 1 cup water, and 4 lemon slices. Heat gently over medium heat until just below a simmer.
2. Step 2: Season 4 cod fillets (5 oz each) with 1 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp white pepper. Submerge the fillets carefully into the hot half-and-half mixture.
3. Step 3: Poach the cod for 8-10 minutes, spooning the liquid over the fillets occasionally, until the fish is opaque and flakes easily.
4. Step 4: Remove cod gently to a warm plate. Stir 2 tbsp unsalted butter and 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill into the poaching liquid over low heat until melted and fragrant.
5. Step 5: Spoon the dill lemon sauce over the cod fillets to serve.