Description
Cod with Light Yogurt Sauce is a crisp yet tender seafood dish that combines oven finished breaded cod with a creamy herb yogurt sauce. The cod is gently seasoned, pan seared for texture, then baked until flaky and moist. A fresh sauce made with Greek yogurt, lemon, basil, and chives adds brightness and balance. This recipe delivers clean flavors, satisfying crunch, and a light finish that works beautifully for everyday meals or relaxed entertaining.
Ingredients
Two six ounce cod fillets
Ian’s Panko Breadcrumbs or Kikkoman Panko Style Breadcrumbs
One large egg, beaten
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
Grapeseed oil
Fresh lemon juice
Butter
Fresh thyme or dried thyme
Garlic powder
Dijon mustard
Lemon zest
Dried parsley
Fresh basil
Fresh chives
Full fat Greek yogurt
Sir Kensington’s Mayonnaise or Best Foods Mayonnaise
Instructions
Preheat the oven to four hundred degrees Fahrenheit and place the cod fillets on a sheet tray or rack so excess moisture can release
Pat the cod dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper
Place the breadcrumbs in a shallow dish and the beaten egg in a separate bowl
Brush one side of each cod fillet with egg and press that side into the breadcrumbs until evenly coated
Heat grapeseed oil in an oven safe skillet until shimmering
Place the cod breadcrumb side down into the hot skillet and allow it to sear undisturbed until golden
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake until the cod is opaque and flakes easily
Carefully flip the cod and add lemon juice, butter, and thyme to the pan
Baste the cod with the melted butter and lemon until fragrant
Remove the fish from the skillet and set aside
In a small bowl combine Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, lemon zest, and lemon juice
Stir in parsley, basil, and chives until evenly distributed
Fold in the Greek yogurt and mayonnaise until smooth
Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste
Spoon the yogurt sauce over the cod just before serving
Notes
Cod cooks quickly and should be removed from the oven as soon as it flakes easily to avoid dryness.
Using a rack or sheet tray at the start helps improve texture by allowing moisture to escape.
The yogurt sauce can be prepared ahead of time and chilled so the flavors meld.
Allow the sauce to sit at cool room temperature before serving for the best consistency.
Leftover cod should be reheated gently in the oven to preserve the crisp coating.
Store the sauce separately and stir well before using.
- Prep Time: fifteen minutes
- Cook Time: fifteen minutes
- Category: seafood
- Method: baking and pan searing
- Cuisine: american