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Grilled Cod Roasted Tomatoes

Grilled Cod with Roasted Tomatoes

Perfectly grilled cod fillets served with sweet roasted cherry tomatoes and a tangy creamy dill sauce. A quick, healthy, and flavorful main course ideal for any night of the week.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 365

Ingredients
  

  • 4 skinless cod fillets about 170g each
  • 1 tbsp olive oil plus extra for brushing
  • 1 lemon half juiced, half cut into wedges for serving
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the Roasted Tomatoes
  • 500 g cherry or baby plum tomatoes
  • 2 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • A pinch of salt and pepper
For the Creamy Dill Sauce
  • 150 g full-fat Greek yoghurt or crème fraîche
  • 2 tbsp fresh dill finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • A pinch of caster sugar optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Roast the Tomatoes: Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Tumble the cherry tomatoes and sliced garlic onto a baking tray. Drizzle with 1 tbsp of olive oil and the balsamic vinegar, then sprinkle over the oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss everything together gently and roast for 20-25 minutes, or until the tomatoes have softened, blistered, and started to release their juices.
  2. Make the Creamy Dill Sauce: While the tomatoes are roasting, prepare the sauce. In a small bowl, combine the Greek yoghurt, chopped dill, 1 tbsp of lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Mix well and season with salt and pepper. I sometimes add a tiny pinch of sugar to balance the acidity, but taste it first and decide for yourself. Set aside in the fridge.
  3. Prepare the Cod: Pat the cod fillets completely dry with a paper towel. This step is crucial for getting a good sear. Brush both sides of the fillets lightly with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.
  4. Heat the Grill: Preheat your grill or a griddle pan over a medium-high heat. You want it nice and hot before the fish goes on to prevent it from sticking. A well-heated pan is key to successful grilling, as explained in this excellent guide on how to grill fish.
  5. Grill the Cod: Carefully place the cod fillets on the hot grill. Cook for 3-5 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of your fillets. The fish is cooked when it's opaque all the way through and flakes easily when prodded with a fork. Try not to move the fish too much as it cooks to allow those lovely grill marks to form. What works best for me is to only flip it once.
  6. Serve: Once cooked, remove the cod from the grill. Serve immediately with the warm roasted tomatoes spooned over or alongside. Drizzle generously with the creamy dill sauce and offer lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over.

Notes

Store leftover cod, tomatoes, and sauce separately in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.