Lemon-Dill Baked Cod with Asparagus
Fresh cod fillets baked with lemon and dill until flaky, served with tender asparagus spears. This seafood-inspired seafood ready in about 24 minutes pairs (6 oz each) cod fillets, trimmed asparagus, medium, thinly sliced lemon 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 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 (6 oz each) cod fillets
- 12 oz trimmed asparagus
- 1 medium, thinly sliced lemon
- 2 tbsp chopped dill
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Arrange 12 oz trimmed asparagus spears in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Step 2: Place 4 (6 oz) cod fillets on top of asparagus. Scatter 1 medium thinly sliced lemon over fish and sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped dill.
- Step 3: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12-14 minutes until cod is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lemon-Dill Baked Cod with Asparagus take to make?
Total time is about 24 minutes (10 min prep + 14 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Lemon-Dill Baked Cod with Asparagus?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (6 oz each) cod fillets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Lemon-Dill Baked Cod with Asparagus?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Lemon-Dill Baked Cod with Asparagus for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Lemon-Dill Baked Cod with Asparagus?
Seafood seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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Best recipe I've made this month.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
